Genetic engineering uses the techniques of molecular cloning and transformation to alter the structure and characteristics of genes directly. This science of genes manipulation has been around for almost 25 years. Though this is a hotly debated topic due to some risk associated with it, there is no denying that there are also many benefits of genetic engineering. Here’s some to it.

More Powerful Pharmaceuticals Drugs.
Genetic engineering help in the creation of new pharmaceutical drugs which cannot be made in any other way. It  has also helped with the production of vaccines and other drugs from plants, animals and microorganisms.

Cleaner Environment.
With the help of some living organisms, genetic engineering helps in the process of bioremediation – a process of cleaning up waste and pollution.

Superior Plants and Animals.
Genetic engineering has produced very useful genetically modified breeds of plants and animals which are disease-resistant and can tolerate factory farming.  It has helped produce quicker and more predictable way of generating new cultivars.

More Sustainable Agriculture.
Genetic engineering can produce sustainable agriculture by producing plants and animals that are resistant to some disease and insects which helped lower the overall usage of herbicide and pesticide.

Useful in Treating Various Diseases.
Genetic engineering is used to treat genetic disorders and cancer and other diseases.

More Human Body Parts Availability.
Through genetic engineering, it is now possible to create human body parts. These body parts are cultured in laboratories and given to patients that need it.