Genetic engineers are highly trained experts who use a variety of molecular tools and technologies to rearrange fragments of DNA.
he overall goal in doing so is to add or remove an organism's genetic makeup for the better, or to transfer DNA code from one species into the other. The overall goal of this is to enhance organisms so that they are better able to thrive in certain environments. An example is when a plant is modified to thrive better in drought conditions or when a bacteria is adapted in such a way that it helps improve drug treatment.
Common job duties include:
The job involves a lot of things, and usually you will specialize in a very niche area of genetic science so that your attention is solely focused on that area throughout your career.
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