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genetic engineering

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


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Wells’s apocalyptic vision of a world with air power, or the doom predicted from genetic engineering.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

Scientists are also experimenting with techniques ranging from nutritional gel to feed corals to shading techniques and genetic engineering to protect reefs.

From Barron's May 22, 2026

“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

Project 2025 also embraces genetic engineering and other crop biotechnology.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 8, 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



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