Gene manipulation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004810",
  "term": "Gene manipulation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The direct alteration of an organism's genetic material using biotechnology techniques, often referred to as genetic engineering. This involves isolating, modifying, and reintroducing genes into an organism to change its characteristics or produce desired products. Techniques include recombinant DNA technology, gene editing, and gene therapy.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "deoxyribonucleic acids",
    "gene",
    "host",
    "in vitro",
    "insertion",
    "vector"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 155 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/gene-manipulation/"
}