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'''Genetic | '''Genetic engineering''' (also known as '''genetic modification''') is the manipulation of an organisism's DNA. Genetic engineering has numerous applications in agriculture and medicine. | ||
== Genetic Engineering in Science Fiction == | == 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. Als, the [[Jem'Hadar]] are genetically engineered soldiers. | |||
* In the [[Star Trek]] universe, | |||
*In the animated TV series ''Exosquad'', the main antagonists are the Neosapiens, genetically engineered humans created as laborers. | *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 | *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 | *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 symbiotes, although it is possible for a Goa'uld to convert an adult human into a Jaffa. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
*[[Organic technology]] | *[[Organic technology]] | ||
*[[Transhumanism]] | *[[Transhumanism]] | ||
Revision as of 19:23, 28 January 2008
Genetic engineering (also known as genetic modification) is the manipulation of an organisism'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. Als, the Jem'Hadar 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 symbiotes, although it is possible for a Goa'uld to convert an adult human into a Jaffa.