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genetic engineering process of transferring bits of genetic information from one organism to another, allowing the expression of desirable traits in the recipient organism.
bioinformatics the use of information technology to store, analyze, sort, label, and share the many DNA sequences generated by the genome sequencing projects.
synthetic biology the process where biological parts and entire living systems my be designed and synthesized in the laboratory
developing countries countries that are in process of developing in terms of infrastructure, food production, and so on.
green revolution a term referring to to the tremendous advances in food production that began in the 1970's
DNA a genetic protein like nucleic acid on plant and animal genes and chromosomes that controls inheritance.
transgenic organisms that have genetic materials inserted from a different species
biotech the use of technology to influence biological functions
genetically modified organisms that have been genetically changed through the intervention of humans. this includes selective breeding
genetically engineered the process of removing genes from one organism and transferring them to another organism
gene therapy a medical procedure to treat and cure genetic disorders that includes modifying or replacing disease causing genes
stem cells cells that are programmed to begin the differentiation process of cell development
bio-remediation an environmental improvement process whereby living organisms can be used to consume and convert pollutants to harmless substances
biotechnology the manipulation of living organisms or parts of organisms to make products useful to humans
cloning production of a genetically identical offspring by artificial means
bio-manufacturing manufacturing through the use of biotechnology, such as gene splicing
pharming a term combining the words pharmaceutical and farming that refers to growing organ- isms (usually genetically altered) for the purpose of producing pharmaceuticals.
personalized medicine medicine that is designed for a particular individual
personalized genomics the particular gene make up of of an individual.
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