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Genetic engineering refers to the direct manipulation of the genes of an organism by technological intervention. This is a relatively new, yet highly controversial field in science including several areas of interest such as transgenic plants and animals, stem cells, recombinant microorganisms and cloning. It promises to produce several breakthroughs in agriculture, medicine, manufacturing, bioremediation and livestock production (1). As a result of philosophically believing in science and the country’s use of a democratic political system, I argue for the continued research in this field. Transgenic plants are currently being used for several beneficial purposes. Pathogen resistant plants are currently being developed to decrease the need for hazardous and costly herbicide and pesticide treatments that are often used six to eight times a year (1). Manganese containing pesticides may be the cause of several neurodegenerative conditions such as Madcow Disease, Creutzfeld-Jakob Dis