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The artificial introduction of changes to the genes in a cell.
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Genetic engineering is the process of altering an organism's genetic makeup by introducing specific DNA sequences into its genome. This technique allows scientists to modify traits or characteristics of an organism, such as increasing disease resistance or improving crop yield.
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