genetic engineering

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

NOUN

alteration of genetic material

Synonyms

WEAK

DNA fingerprinting GM biogenetics genetic fingerprinting genetic modification recombinant DNA technology

Example Sentences

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“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

His segment predicted a huge restoration of British woodlands thanks to genetic engineering and multi-storey agri facilities, leading to the return of animals including the brown bear.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2024

Project 2025 also embraces genetic engineering and other crop biotechnology.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2024

Folk said the single origin idea would suggest that the genetic engineering of crops, such as rice and maize, to work with nitrogen-fixing bacteria is a "lower hurdle" to cross.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2024

Our eating habits are mediated by a mind-boggling collection of such items, from spoons and glasses to genetic engineering labs and gigantic ocean-going ships.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari