Genetic engineering

Environmental Governance

Definition(s)

1) The complex of techniques for the production of new genes and the alteration of the structure of the chromosomes to produce effects beneficial to man, in agriculture and medicine. 2) The intentional production of new genes and alteration of genomes by the substitution or addition of new genetic material. (Source: GEMET/ZINZAN / MGH)

Hierarchy

Broader: Biotechnology
Narrower: Genetically modified organismsLiving modified organisms

In other languages

French
génie génétique
Russian
генная инженерия
Spanish
ingeniería genética
Arabic
الهندسة الجينية - الهندسة الوراثية

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