Making Transgenic Organisms

Transgenic organisms are living things with DNA added from another organism. A transgene is the inserted gene. Scientists use this method to change an organism’s traits and to study how genes work.

To make a transgenic organism, researchers first identify the gene they want to add. They then plac...

Transgenic organisms are genetically engineered to have a transgene, a new gene, often from another species, inserted into their genome so that it can produce a desired protein. For example, transgenic goats have been developed to produce spider silk in their milk, which is then used to manufacture exceptionally-strong fibers.

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