while many films and conspiracy theorists consider the possibility of scientists creating highly dangerous

Question: while many films and conspiracy theorists consider the possibility of scientists creating highly dangerous microorganisms for there own gain. What about the other way round. Can scientists create microorganisms that are beneficial to humans and can augment them?
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  microbiology
Asked by tavtavtav to Emma, Jimmy, Janet, Niall, Simon on 16 Mar 2013.
- Niall Crawford answered on 16 Mar 2013:
  
  Microorganisms are already used for the benefit of humans – antibiotics are made by microbes and used by humans fight diseases.

Question: while many films and conspiracy theorists consider the possibility of scientists creating highly dangerous microorganisms for there own gain. What about the other way round. Can scientists create microorganisms that are beneficial to humans and can augment them?