Science / Genetics / Genetic Screening: Testing groups of individuals to identify defective genes capable of causing hereditary conditions.
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Business / Agriculture / Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO): A term, currently used most often in international trade discussions, that designates crops that carry new traits that have been inserted through advanced genetic engineering methods (e.g., Flavr Save MORE
Science / Biology / Genetics: The study of the structure and function of genes and the transmission of genes from parents to offspring. MORE
Science / Genetics / Microbial Genetics: The study of genes and gene function in bacteria, archaea, and other microorganisms. Often used in research in the fields of bioremediation, alternative energy, and disease prevention. MORE
Business / Human Resources (HR) / Genetic-Based Discrimination: The practice of requesting or requiring genetic testing information during the hiring process or using genetic testing information to base any other employment decisions or actions. MORE
Science / Genetics / Genetic Variation: A phenotypic variance of a trait in a population attributed to genetic heterogeneity. MORE
Science / Genetics / Genetic Predisposition: Susceptibility to a genetic disease. May or may not result in actual development of the disease. MORE