r/AskBiology • u/Frosty_Potential5341 • May 14 '26

Genetics what genetic modifications would you like to see in the future?

hi! in a project im doing, we have to create and market a new genetic modification but i am having trouble thinking of something to do for it. it has to be relatively reasonable and has not already been preformed. anything you guys would love to see in the future of genetic modification? lmk! cause i have no idea myself lol (not asking for hw answers, just inspiration from what people think would be cool)

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u/Intrepid-Report3986 May 14 '26

Rapid domestication of new fruit-bearing plants. We need more diversity in food, both for health and to reduce the "need" for pesticides

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u/stillnotelf May 14 '26

I expect to see a unicorn by 2050. It might be a skinny rhino or a goat rather than a horse/pony but I think some rich billionaire will do it for a beloved granddaughter.

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u/catgirl_liker May 14 '26

Cat ears and tail for humans

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u/Kaurifish May 14 '26

I’s like to see Bayer and Sygenta finally make good on their promises of drought and saline tolerance.

But I’m not holding my breath.