The use of GM bacteria as cell factories in production of insulin, OR clotting factors, OR human growth hormones

This paper focuses on the topic of molecular biology that deals with the balance between the risks of using GM technologies in medicine relative to their potential benefits. You have to focus on the following points:

• Include biological and medical research, production of drugs, and gene therapy
• Choose an example from the options provided in the paper

Instructions 

Molecular Microbiology - Essay Assessment

On the broad topic of the balance between the risks of using GM technologies in medicine relative to their potential benefits.

Uses of GMOs for consideration in this essay should include biological and medical research, production of drugs, and gene therapy, but specifically excludes agriculture and food production

• Choose ONE example from the following list of technologies

The use of GM bacteria as cell factories in production of insulin, OR clotting factors, OR human growth hormones

OR on gene therapy where GM viruses are used to deliver ‘healthy’ genes that cure defective genes in ONE of the following cases: • SCIDS (severe combined immunodeficiency) • Sickle cell • Parkinson’s • Cystic Fibrosis • and Muscular Dystrophy •

OR the use of RNAi technology to address ONE specific application

• OR the use of CRISPR technology to address ONE specific application (This technology is less mature, please consult me to confirm your choice of example if you choose this topic).