Genetically modified organism
A genetically modified organism (GMO) is any organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. The exact definition of a genetically modified organism and what constitutes genetic engineering varies, with the most common being an organism altered in a way that "does not occur naturally by mating and/or natural recombination". A wide variety of organisms have been genetically modified (GM), including animals, plants, and microorganisms.
A gene gun uses biolistics to insert DNA into plant tissue.
Herbert Boyer (pictured) and Stanley Cohen created the first genetically modified organism in 1973.
In 1974, Rudolf Jaenisch created the first genetically modified animal.
This artwork is made with bacteria modified to express 8 different colors of fluorescent proteins.
Genetic engineering, also called genetic modification or genetic manipulation, is the modification and manipulation of an organism's genes using technology. It is a set of technologies used to change the genetic makeup of cells, including the transfer of genes within and across species boundaries to produce improved or novel organisms.
In 1974 Rudolf Jaenisch created a genetically modified mouse, the first GM animal.
Polymerase chain reaction is a powerful tool used in molecular cloning.
A gene gun uses biolistics to insert DNA into plant tissue.
