Legal Definitions - genetic engineering

GENETIC ENGINEERING

Genetic engineering is a process of creating new organisms or materials by manipulating genes using various techniques. The Supreme Court has ruled that these creations are patentable.

• Creating a tomato that is resistant to pests by inserting a gene from a different organism.
• Producing insulin for diabetic patients by inserting a human gene into bacteria.

These examples illustrate how genetic engineering can be used to create new organisms or materials with specific traits or functions. By manipulating genes, scientists can create organisms that are resistant to diseases or produce useful substances like insulin.