Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Genetic Engineering

Directed modification of the gene complement of a living organism by such techniques as altering the DNA, substituting genetic material by means of a virus, transplanting whole nuclei, transplanting cell hybrids, etc.

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Directed modification of the gene complement of a living organism by such techniques as altering the DNA, substituting genetic material by means of a virus, transplanting whole nuclei, transplanting cell hybrids, etc.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Engineering, Genetic
  • Genetic Intervention
  • Intervention, Genetic
  • Genetic Interventions
  • Interventions, Genetic

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

89; was GENETIC INTERVENTION 1973-88; was in Cat E & G 1973-79

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Previous Indexing

  • Eugenics (1966-1972)
  • Genetics, Medical (1966-1972)

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  1. E05.393.420w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Genetic Engineering. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005818. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005818
  2. Genetic Engineering. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_engineering
  3. Genetic Engineering. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q159236