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What is a potential negative consequence of using genetically engineered medicine

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gene markers resistant to antibiotics can lead to a increased risk in humans developing a resistance to an antibiotic.

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The genetically engineered medicines could lead to an unforeseen threat to the environment, that is, the biggest challenge is the capriciousness of the genetically engineered species. For example, a modified vaccine or virus may recombine its DNA with those of the naturally occurring species. The outcomes could have random features and may result in a threat of health hazards like antibiotic resistance or epidemics.

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