Re-energized Interest of medical and veterinary Biochemists to DNA technology

Abstract

The illumination of the structure, function and metabolism of Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) has led to 
the current global revolution in the recombinant DNA technology, with the possibility to modify these 
molecules in many ways for the benefit of man and animals. In this review, we considered the basic 
principles of genetic engineering (gene cloning), bioinformatics, and its applications in medical and 
veterinary sciences. The issue of ethical questions and fears about biotechnology is also discussed. 
The ultimate goal of this paper is to re-energized the interest of medical and veterinary personnels, 
biochemists and related scientists to this technology, which is well able to have an effect on the way all 
the biosciences will be practiced in this new millennium.