The science behind GMOs

How is a GMO made? It all depends on the organism you want to modify, and the type of modification you want to carry out. There are several methods, from recombinant DNA technologies (production of new strains of organisms by combining DNA strands) to micro-injections.

Follow the instructions of our lab technician and create your own GMOs with the help of the gene-gun.

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•	Genetic disorders
•	Cloning and stem cells
•	Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
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