Tipster Topic Description
Number: 082
Domain: Science and Technology
Topic: Genetic Engineering
Description:
Document discusses a genetic engineering application, a product that has been,
is being, or will be developed by genetic manipulation, or attitudes toward
genetic engineering.
Summary:
Document discusses a genetic engineering application, a product that has been,
is being, or will be developed by genetic manipulation, or attitudes toward
genetic engineering.
Narrative:
A relevant document will discuss a product, e.g., drug, microorganism,
vaccine, animal, plant, agricultural product, developed by genetic engineering
techniques; identify an application, such as to clean up the environment or
human gene therapy for a specific problem; or, present human attitudes toward
genetic engineering.
Concept(s):
1. genetic engineering, molecular manipulation
2. biotechnology
3. genetically engineered product: plant, animal, drug, microorganism,
vaccine, agricultural product
4. cure a disease, clean up the environment, increase agricultural
productivity
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