Genetic engineering

Genetic engineering is the artificial alteration of a biological entity's DNA.

Genetic engineering is considered a controversial subject by several races. Notably among Humans, due to genetic engineering bringing about one of humanity's greatest tyrants, Khan Noonien Singh and spurring the Eugenics Wars. As such the practice was outlawed in the Federation at least well into the 24th century. 

It was possible to get around these restrictions through Federation Council approval. Section 214C received such permission at some point between 2364 and 2375 for their Enforcer super-soldier project.

Genetic engineering can be used to create bioweapons. The Taris Syndrome was suspected to be a genetically engineered virus.

The Dominion used extensive genetic engineering to create the Vorta and the Jem'Hadar.