The Advantages and Concerns of Genetic Engineering in Agriculture and Medicine

The video explores genetic engineering, a process of modifying an organism's genome to introduce desirable traits. It discusses applications in agriculture, such as GM crops that resist diseases and enhance nutrients, exemplified by golden rice. Concerns include effects on biodiversity and human health. In medicine, genetic engineering enables bacteria to produce human insulin and offers potential treatments for genetic disorders like cystic fibrosis. Ethical and health concerns are also addressed. The video concludes by summarizing the benefits and concerns of genetic engineering.

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