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can you tell me what are two ways recombinant bacteria are used for human applications

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Hi Gerald;
I am a diabetic and I take insulin.  The insulin I take is human insulin manufactured by genetically engineered E. coli bacteria.
Bacteria have been altered to produce many enzymes used in food processing.  Go here to find more.
 www.geo-pie.cornell.edu/crops/enzymes.html

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Walter Hintz

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Science teacher for over 50 years. MSc. in biology. I can answer questions in general biology, zoology, botany, anatomy and physiology and biochemistry.

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I have a MSc in biology and have been a science teacher for over 50 years. At present I am a faculty member at a college and a science consultant at seven catholic schools.

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Momentum-The Journal of the Catholic Education Association

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