gene editing
noun/ˈdʒiːn edɪtɪŋ/
/ˈdʒiːn edɪtɪŋ/
[uncountable] (biology)- a technique by which the DNA that makes up the genes of an organism (= living thing) is deliberately altered in order to correct a problem or to improve the characteristics of the organism
- Gene editing could provide a permanent cure for many diseases.
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