Genetic Engineering: Processes, Methods, Challenges and Solutions
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Biological Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 October 2025 | Viewed by 233
Special Issue Editors
Interests: genetic engineering; genetic breeding of marine economic species; celluar & molecular genetics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Genetic engineering involves manipulating an organism's genetic material to achieve desired traits or functions. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the processes, methods, challenges, and solutions in this field. A specific list of potential topics is outlined below.
Processes and Methods
- DNA Extraction and Isolation: Extracting DNA from a source organism to isolate the gene of interest.
- Gene Cloning and Design: Cloning the gene and tailoring it for expression in a different organism.
- Transformation: Introducing the designed gene into the target organism's cells using methods like biolistics or Agrobacterium-mediated transformation.
- Backcross Breeding: Combining desired traits through successive generations of crossing.
Applications
- Agriculture: Developing pest-resistant and high-yielding crops.
- Aquaculture: New methods in the genetic breeding of economically important marine and freshwater species.
- Medicine: Producing recombinant proteins for therapeutic purposes.
- Environmental Science: Using engineered microorganisms to degrade pollutants.
Challenges and Solutions
- Ethical Concerns: Addressing ethical questions regarding GMOs and their long-term effects.
- Unintended Consequences: Managing potential genetic variations and ecological disruptions.
- Regulation and Safety: Ensuring rigorous testing and regulation for safe use.
Future Directions
Genetic engineering holds promise for addressing global challenges in agriculture, medicine, and environmental sustainability. This Special Issue invites researchers to submit original research papers, reviews, and perspectives on the processes, methods, challenges, and solutions in genetic engineering.
Dr. Yuxiang Liu
Prof. Dr. Yangfan Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- genetic engineering
- DNA modification
- gene cloning
- transformation techniques
- biotechnology
- genetic editing
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