The deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material. This could involve adding, removing, or altering genes within an individual's cells.
Genome Editing/CRISPR-Cas9: A method that enables scientists to alter DNA sequences and modify gene function; it has been applied in healthcare and agriculture sectors among others.
Transgenic Organisms: Organisms that have had foreign DNA inserted into their genome; often used in research models.
Gene Therapy: An experimental technique that uses genes to treat or prevent diseases.
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