Can the genes of a living organism (as in already born) be altered.

Subject: Can the genes of a living organism (as in already born) be altered.

Date: Thu Jan 25 20:15:14 2001
Posted by "Cyborg" Mauzey
Grade level: 10-12 School: Willows High School
City: Willows State/Province: CA Country: USA
Area of science: Genetics
ID: 980471714.Ge

Message:


I heard that scientist have altered the genes of animals while their still 
in the embreyo stage. Could scientist alter the genetic material of an 
organism that is already born such as a 29 person? If so, would there be 
any significant effect on the organism's phsyology and anatomy?

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