Transcript Genetics after DNA

Genetics after DNA
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Genetic engineering: 1973, Herbert Boyer
and Stan Cohen first transferred genes
from one species to another
Opening the door for genetically
engineered drugs and genetically modified
organisms, including food.
1970s: Golden age of genetically
engineering, producing a revolution in
pharmaceutical industry and agriculture.
Ethical Issues
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Are we playing God?
1970s: Scientists’ self-imposed moratorium on genetic
engineering
Biological warfare: Genetically engineered biological
agents
1980: Supreme Court allowed genetically modified plant
to be patented
1990s: The Human Genome Project
2000s: Debate over human cloning and therapeutic
human embryonic stem cell research
2005: Korean scientists simplified human stem cell
research