The career prospects for genetic engineers are robust, with opportunities to work on diverse projects involving plants, animals, and microorganisms. Genetic engineers play a crucial role in developing cures for diseases, utilizing advanced techniques such as CRISPR for therapeutic genome editing. While there are risks associated with handling lab materials, the field offers significant advantages, including the potential to impact human health positively. The discussion highlights the importance of staying informed about the ethical implications surrounding genetic engineering, particularly concerning cloning and GMOs.
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I am no expert, but I've been told that the prospects of becoming a genetic engineer is really good (there was a time when I wanted to become a geneticist). Genetic engineers (obviously) study genetic material and DNA, which is pretty big considering that there are all those controversial issues with cloning, GMOs, and whatnot. However, the field is pretty diverse and you can work with a bunch of things including plants, animals, and microorganisms. I guess you could find cures for diseases in that field, too. Are there any risks in going into genetic engineering? I'm not so sure if you mean physically or career-wise. You have to deal with the basic lab materials, but that's nothing special.Docscientist said:What are the career prospects and are genetic engineers suitable for finding cure for diseases ? What is the greatest risk involved in being a genetic engineer and what are the advantages ?