Applied Microbiology

Genetic Engineering in Microbiology

Genetic engineering is the purposeful manipulation of DNA using laboratory processes to alter the characteristics of living organisms. Whether or not the species being altered are microbes, the substances and processes used are commonly adapted from microorganisms for use in increasingly complex organisms. Genetic engineering, also known as hereditary control or hereditary alteration, is the use of biotechnology to influence the characteristics of a living organism. It refers to a variety of technological developments that have been utilised to alter the genetic makeup of cells, including the exchange of traits within and across species boundaries in order to create better or novel living beings.