Understand the Power of Recombinant DNA Technology

DNA Recombinant technologies entail the use of molecular cloning to bring together genetic material from multiple sources and create DNA sequences not found in biological organisms in their natural course of evolution. A path-breaking field of research, this branch of science brings forth much benefits, and has the potential to change life as we know of it today.

This Bright Hub guide provides a collection of well-researched and in-depth articles written by experts in the field, providing information and knowledge on the use and application of recombinant DNA technologies, the benefits, the techniques, the risks, and more. Use the comments section to connect with a vibrant community of experts and enthusiasts in the field.

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Disease Diagnosis Using Recombinant DNA Technology

Learn more about how Recombinant DNA Technology is being used in disease diagnosis. The effective method is helping experts identify a particular bacteria, enzyme or protein on the...

Can We See Dinosaurs Live Again? Yes, Say Scientists

Using genetic traits and traces, scientists are today able to rebuild possible replicas of what was surviving on the Earth before and from time to time....

History of Genetics: The First Genetically Engineered Organism

The honour of being the first ever genetically engineered organism goes to the humble bacterium E. coli. The modifications using recombinant DNA technology were made in 1973 by Herb Boyer and Stanley Cohen...

Profiles in Genetics: Herbert Boyer

This article profiles Herbert Boyer, co-creator of the world's first genetically engineered organism and co-founder of biotech giant Genentech, Inc....

Ice-Minus Bacteria

This article takes a look at the mutant strain of the Pseudomonas syringae bacteria that is popularly known as ice-minus bacteria. Ice-minus bacteria are interesting to researchers and farmers as the microbes...

The Top Ten Most Important Scientists in Genetics

You may agree, or disagree with my selection of famous scientists; personal lists are always arbitrary affairs, but here goes with my list of candidates for the top ten most import scientists in genetics...

Scientific Research Labs - The Roslin Institute

The Roslin Institute is a Scottish research lab working primarily on animal sciences and veterinary technology. The most famous experiment it conducted was the cloning of Dolly the Sheep on July 5, 1996...

History of Genetics: The First Genetically Engineered Organism

The honour of being the first ever genetically engineered organism goes to the humble bacterium E. coli. The modifications using recombinant DNA technology were made in 1973 by Herb...

Profiles in Genetics: Herbert Boyer

This article profiles Herbert Boyer, co-creator of the world's first genetically engineered organism and co-founder of biotech giant Genentech, Inc....