genetically modified
Genes artificially changed
Genetically modified describes organisms whose DNA has been altered using biotechnology rather than traditional breeding.
The term most often applies to crops engineered for pest resistance, herbicide tolerance, or improved nutrition: genetically modified corn, genetically modified soybeans.
Often abbreviated GMO (genetically modified organism) in food labeling debates.
Gene-editing molecular machinery
- gene editingTargeted DNA alteration
- recombinant DNALab-fused genetic sequences
- DNA sequencingReading nucleotide base order
- transgeneTransferred genetic sequence
plasmid · vector · gene splicing · nucleotide · allele · genotype · phenotype · expression
Medical DNA modification treatment
- biopharmaceuticalsMedicines derived from living sources
- insulin productionCreating blood sugar regulator
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
- stem cellsUndifferentiated cells with regenerative potential
pharmacogenomics · biofortification · biofuels · bioremediation · vaccine development · synthetic biology · bioprocessing · fermentation
Guaranteed adequate nutrition access
- climate adaptationAdjusting to environmental shifts
- disease resistanceCapacity to repel illness
- sustainable agricultureFarming preserving long-term productivity
Yellow-tinted grain variety
- pest-resistantAble to deter harmful insects
- drought-tolerantAble to withstand aridity
- biofortifiedBred for higher nutrients
- gene flowAllele transfer between populations
Rules requiring product information
- food safetyIllness prevention through handling
- corporate controlBusiness entities wielding power
- organic farmingCultivation without synthetic chemicals
- activismDirect effort for reform
consumer choice · precautionary principle · regulation · monoculture · superweeds · ethics · public perception · transparency
CRISPR
Gene-editing molecular machinery
- gene editingTargeted DNA alteration
- recombinant DNALab-fused genetic sequences
- DNA sequencingReading nucleotide base order
transgene · plasmid · vector · gene splicing · nucleotide · allele · genotype · phenotype · expression · insertion
gene therapy
Medical DNA modification treatment
- biopharmaceuticalsMedicines derived from living sources
- insulin productionCreating blood sugar regulator
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
stem cells · pharmacogenomics · biofortification · biofuels · bioremediation · vaccine development · synthetic biology · bioprocessing · fermentation · cell culture
food security
Guaranteed adequate nutrition access
- climate adaptationAdjusting to environmental shifts
- disease resistanceCapacity to repel illness
- sustainable agricultureFarming preserving long-term productivity
golden rice
Yellow-tinted grain variety
- pest-resistantAble to deter harmful insects
- drought-tolerantAble to withstand aridity
- biofortifiedBred for higher nutrients
labeling laws
Rules requiring product information
- food safetyIllness prevention through handling
- corporate controlBusiness entities wielding power
- organic farmingCultivation without synthetic chemicals
activism · consumer choice · precautionary principle · regulation · monoculture · superweeds · ethics · public perception · transparency · scientific consensus
- GMOsgolden rice, GMO soy, GMO seeds, transgene, recombinant DNA
- superhumanssuperhumans, metahumans, superheroes, supervillains, mutants
- man-madebuildings, cars, planes, boats, trains
- Sci-Fi Termsfuturistic, alien, robotic, cybernetic, galactic
- farm adjectivesagrarian, arable, cultivated, fallow, fertile
genetically modifiedorganic
From living matter
non-GMO · heirloom · heritage · open-pollinated · traditional
genetic, genetics, genetically, genome, genomic, genomics, genesis, generate, generated