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genetic engineering

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/ʤɛ.ˈnɛ.ˌtɪk ɛn.ʤɪ.nɪ.rɪng/
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the science or process of deliberately modifying the features of a living organism by changing its genetic information

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  • Genetic engineering has enabled scientists to create crops that are resistant to pests and diseases, improving agricultural yields.
  • The potential of genetic engineering to cure genetic disorders has generated both excitement and ethical debates within the scientific community.
  • Advances in genetic engineering techniques, such as CRISPR-Cas9, have revolutionized the field by allowing precise editing of DNA sequences.
  • Critics of genetic engineering argue that modifying the genomes of organisms could have unforeseen environmental and health consequences.
  • Genetic engineering in medicine has led to the development of personalized therapies that target specific genetic mutations in patients.