Genetic engineering

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Genetic Engineering (also known as Genetic Modification) is the manipulation of an organizism's DNA. Genetic Engineering has numerous applications in agriculture and Medicine.

Genetic Engineering in Science Fiction

Genetic Engineering is a rather common theme in science fiction in the latter half of the twentieth century.

  • In the Star Trek universe, Genetically Enhanced humans known as Augments were created in the last years of the twentieth century, alongside the Jem'hadar which are Genetically engineered soldiers.
  • In the animated TV series Exosquad, the main antagonists are the Neosapiens, genetically engineered humans created as laborers.
  • In the Warhammer 40,000 Universe, the most powerful soldiers of the Imperium of Man are the Genetically Enhanced Space Marines.
  • In the Stargate franchise, the Goa'uld have created an offshoot of mankind known as Jaffa to serve as infantry and incubators for young Goa'uld symbiots, although it is possible for a goa'uld to convert a adult human into a Jaffa.

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