Recombinant DNA Technology In Medicine

Abstract

Recombinant DNA technology, popularly known as ‘Genetic Enginering’ has become indispensable for the scientific growth of our country, which is reflected in the emergence of the independent i scientific discipline known as “ Biotechnology†. In this article, the author describes the technology in a lucid manner followed by the contributions of this new technology in the field of Medicine. The applications of recombinant DNA technology are many and varied. The author dwells of the medical applications largely due to space constraints. In order to appreciate the vastness and bifurcations of the applications of this technology, the author requests the reader to consult the texts indicated under the heading “ Further Reading†at the end of the article..