We discover how researchers have used genetic engineering to create lifesaving drugs such as insulin and monoclonal antibodies that are used to treat autoimmune conditions, cancer and infectious diseases like COVID-19.

S4.11 From genes to drugs to bugs: How genetic engineering is used to make medicines

From Mendel's peas to personal genome sequencing, Genetics Unzipped brings you stories from the world of genes, genomes and DNA. In association with The Genetics Society.

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S4.11 From genes to drugs to bugs: How genetic engineering is used to make medicines

S4.11 From genes to drugs to bugs: How genetic engineering is used to make medicines