genetic engineering

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Using genetic engineering, the authors report, it may be possible to test the theory how these genes allow G. diffusa to build its own decoys.

From Salon

Even with the amazing advances scientists have made in genetic engineering since the 1970s, there are few signs that countries are interested in taking up the problem again.

From Salon

But as a result of this feat of genetic engineering, scientists can activate individual brain cells by delivering light to them.

From Salon

Dr. Kapan is working on a separate genomic project on Xerces blue butterflies and close relatives with Revive & Restore, a nonprofit initiative to restore extinct and endangered species through genetic engineering and biotechnology.

From New York Times

By using genetic engineering, they can turn each bacterium into “a miniature firefly” in the presence of a chemical associated with the explosives, said Shimshon Belkin, the Hebrew University microbiologist leading the research.

From New York Times