Animal genetic engineering has become a hotly debated topic in secular and religious circles due to recent technological advances in the field and the deeply unnatural outcome of the process. In other words, genetic engineering in animals is genetic development of organisms that does not conform to the laws of nature. Genetically modified animals include microorganisms such as yeast and fungi, as well as others such as mammals, insects and plants. The main areas of debate are the labeling of genetically modified foods, the extent of government regulation in this process, concerns about the consequences of genetic modification, and the overall health and safety of the animals used for this system. Due to the countless benefits of research and use of genetically modified animals, the system is expected to continue, but should also be subject to increased government regulation to ensure broad rights for animals and adequate safety for humans. Genetic modification of animals has found its beginning and the beginning of controversy. in America almost forty years ago. “Genetic engineering is a process in which scientists use recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to introduce desirable characteristics into an organism” (Animal and Veterinarian). In 1972, a Stanford University professor documented the first compilation of recombinant DNA; it recombined DNA molecules from pre-existing DNA. Shortly after this discovery, the methodology was continued by scientists at the University of California, where they successfully transferred the recombinant DNA into bacteria. Not only could DNA be properly maintained and duplicated, but it could also function like normal cells. Shortly after these profound discoveries... middle of paper ... with much wisdom and insight. Theology and basic morality set the limits of genetic engineering and governments around the world should stay within those limits. Works Cited “Animal & Veterinary”. Genetically modified animals. Np, and Web. April 6, 2014. “ECONOMICS AND ETHICS IN ANIMAL GENETIC ENGINEERING.” harvard.edu/. and Web. April 5, 2014. “Ethical issues related to genetic engineering and transgenesis. » Actionbioscience. Np, and Web. April 6, 2014. “Genetic engineering could save animals and plants from extinction.” » Bioscience technology. Np, and Web. April 6, 2014. “Laboratory Animal Welfare.” » Genetic engineering. Np, and Web. April 6, 2014. Ormandy, Elisabeth, Julie Dale and Gilly Griffin. “Current context of genetically modified animals.” National Center for Biotechnology Information. United States National Library of Medicine, October 5, 1930. Web. April 5. 2014.