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Genetic engineering
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genetic engineering
n.
Scientific alteration of the structure of genetic material in a living organism using recombinant DNA, employed for such purposes as creating bacteria that synthesize insulin.

Genetic engineering
The manipulation of genetic material to produce specific results in an organism.
Mentioned in: Gene Therapy

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The current experiment, the first one in Japan to grow a genetically-engineered plant outside, will last until the end of 2009.
Perhaps the most sensational hope of biotechnologists is to invent animals with genetically-engineered human parts whose organs can be farmed out for human transplants - with, theoretically, a lesser chance of rejection from the recipients.
The company in addition is developing genetically-engineered cancer drugs; gene therapy for cancer and hair loss; as well as genetically-engineered diagnostics of cancer and cardiovascular disease through its A/C Diagnostics subsidiary.
 
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