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Modifying the Genetic Code
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Genetic Engineering
The subject of genetic engineering has raised a lot of questions since it began. Is it beneficial or problematic? Why do we do it? Find out the answers and learn how it's done!

-A Beginner's Guide to Genetic Engineering
-Transgenic Research
-Animal Pharming
What's for Dinner?
Genetically Modified Corn
Genetically Modified Foods
Are genetically modified foods healthy for you? What do you think? Read more...

-20 Questions on Genetically Modified Food
-Genetic Engineering: The Future of Foods
Learn More About . . .
Discover new and exciting things about people, places and events you want to know more about with the guides below!
Crowd Carrying Protest Signs
Do you disagree with the use of genetically modified foods? Think the government should do something about it? Learn how to raise your voice in the Citizen Participation Room!
Female Student Sitting at Table in Library
Do you want to better understand the debate around genetically modified foods? Why not go to your local library to find out more? Learn more in our Library Room!
Cool Links
StarMinty E. Coli?
Wonder why anyone would try to make the E. Coli bacteria minty? Find out here!
StarGenetic Engineering Cures Mice
Not all genetic engineering is bad. Check it out!
StarBT Corn
Watch this video about one of the reasons why we modify food!
Fun & Games
DiceThe Quest for the Perfect Tomato
What's your idea of the perfect tomato?
DiceTop Ten Organisms of 2007
You thought fruitcake was weird? Check out insulin-producing lettuce!
DiceGuess What's Coming to Dinner?
Click on the foods to see how they've been modified!
What's That?
Scientist Injecting Apple
Transgenic Technology
Trangenic technology occurs when genes from a plant or animal are inserted into the genetic code of another plant or animal, creating a genetically modified result. Read more...

Did You Know?
Wheat Field
Genetically Modified Crops
Did you know that in 2006, 262 million acres of genetically modified crops were planted in 22 countries? Find out more!