Genetic Engineers
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What type of work do people in this career perform?
-Genetic engineers use multiple scientific processes that allow them to manually add new DNA to a organism.
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What is done throughout this process?
-The first step of the process is to find a organism that contains whatever trait the engineer desires. The DNA is extracted from that organism and the desired gene is copied.
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The gene is then modified to more properly suit the recipient organism.
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The new gene is then put inside of the organism that is receiving it. This is done with one of the two following processes.
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The most common process is one that uses bacteria.
The transgene is injected inside of the bacteria. The bacteria then creates new cells containing the transgene. So that the transgene spreads through the organism.
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The second process is known as the gene gun method. Microscopic gold particles are covered with the transgene and are shot into the organism receiving the it.
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However, both processes could take hundreds of attempts to have a successful result. Simply because genetic engineers have no control as to if the transgene will enter the genome(the genetic material of an organism).
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What is the salary for a genetic engineer???
-$44,320 to $139,440
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Where do genetic engineers work/what are the working conditions?
-They mostly work in labs where they experiment. However, they occasionally work at farms or greenhouses where they cultivate many different plants that are GMOs or genetically modified organisms.
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What are their major job responsibilities?They study the effect of genetically engineered crops, test new types of genetically engineered materials such as a cotton that has been designed to be softer or stronger. They also share any new information collected about GMOs in front of a panel of scientist or engineers.
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Is there a demand for this job in the future? Of course!!! its one of the fastest growing fields in science. they also apply their knowledge to business, especially of the food production industry. The information gathered can be used to make plants that are cold resistant. They can also make food that doesn't expire as quickly!!! Farmers have widely adopted GMO crops as well.
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What kind of education is needed to be a genetic engineer? Those who wish to pursue this career should get a bachelor's degree, typically in a branch of the physical sciences, like biology or chemistry. They should also be familiar with cell biology, molecular biology, evolutionary biology, biochemistry and medical genetics.
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What impact do you think engineers will have on your future? When you think of the future you most likely think of flying cars and jetpacks, all of this is created only by engineers. So in a way engineers are what give us a future. Due to their inventions and innovations to technology today.
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Do you think you'd be interested in pursuing a career in engineering?No, simply because my strongest subjects are not math or science and I don't really retain much of a interest for them either. I do find the work of engineers quite intriguing and would encourage others in this career path.
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