Overview
Genetic engineering is the directed modification of an organism's genome using recombinant DNA and allied molecular techniques to introduce, delete, or alter genetic sequences and thereby change traits or biological function. It encompasses gene cloning, transgenesis, site-directed mutagenesis, genome editing, and the construction of expression systems in bacteria, yeast, plants, and mammalian cells. The discipline underpins biotechnology and molecular medicine, enabling production of recombinant proteins and biologics, engineering of metabolic pathways, precision crop improvement, and the development of cell- and gene-based therapies. Core methods integrate genomics and proteomics, vector design, marker-assisted and precision breeding, and the analysis of gene function and expression. Research in this area spans scientific and technological interventions for precision in plant genetics and breeding, identification and expression analysis of disease-resistance genes in crops, metabolic redirection strategies as candidate disease cures, yeast-mediated bioprocesses and bioproducts, oncolytic viruses as cancer-therapy tools, and the application of proteomic and genomic techniques to diagnostics and personalized medicine. The journal publishes peer-reviewed work on the molecular tools and applications of genetic manipulation across agriculture, industrial biotechnology, and clinical research, emphasizing mechanism, technique, and translational potential within the broader landscape of modern biochemistry and applied molecular biology.
Research published in this journal
12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
How this research is being cited
The 12 articles above have been cited 25 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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2024 · Fermentation
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2024 · Fermentation
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Samantha C. Lynn et al. · 2024 · Frontiers in Plant Science
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P. Narain · 2021 · Journal of Agronomy Research
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2021 · Journal of Agronomy Research
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Matheus Mikio Takeyama et al. · 2020 · Research, Society and Development
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2020 · BMC Plant Biology
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