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genetic engineering

[juh-net-ik en-juh-neer-ing] / dʒəˈnɛt ɪk ˌɛn dʒəˈnɪər ɪŋ /


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Scientists are also experimenting with techniques ranging from nutritional gel to feed corals to shading techniques and genetic engineering to protect reefs.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

They then verified these findings through advanced genetic engineering, biochemical experiments, and follow-up studies in mouse and human cells to assess whether the same compensation might occur in more complex organisms.

From Science Daily • Dec. 12, 2025

“Probably we’ll be a million species before long,” he said, suggesting that genetic engineering of human beings would enable colonization of the solar system.

From Slate • Dec. 9, 2025

If he thought his return to the laboratory would be a placid coda to his career, he was soon proved wrong, by yet another advance in genetic engineering, this one called CRISPR.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025

Since there were no laws limiting genetic engineering, Rifkin regularly sued to stop it using any existing laws that might apply.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot



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