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Myths about the dire effects of genetically modified foods on health and the environment abound, but they have not held up to scientific scrutiny. And, although many concerns have been expressed about the potential for unexpected consequences, the unexpected effects that have been observed so far have been benign.
Nina Fedoroff

Meaning of "genetically modified" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED

noun
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conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Genetically modified is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES GENETICALLY MODIFIED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

genetically modified

Genetic engineering

Genetic engineering, also called genetic modification, is the direct manipulation of an organism's genome using biotechnology. New DNA may be inserted in the host genome by first isolating and copying the genetic material of interest using molecular cloning methods to generate a DNA sequence, or by synthesizing the DNA, and then inserting this construct into the host organism. Genes may be removed, or "knocked out", using a nuclease. Gene targeting is a different technique that uses homologous recombination to change an endogenous gene, and can be used to delete a gene, remove exons, add a gene, or introduce point mutations. An organism that is generated through genetic engineering is considered to be a genetically modified organism. The first GMOs were bacteria in 1973 and GM mice were generated in 1974. Insulin-producing bacteria were commercialized in 1982 and genetically modified food has been sold since 1994. Glofish, the first GMO designed as a pet, was first sold in the United States December in 2003. Genetic engineering techniques have been applied in numerous fields including research, agriculture, industrial biotechnology, and medicine.

Definition of genetically modified in the English dictionary

The definition of genetically modified in the dictionary is denoting or derived from an organism whose DNA has been altered for the purpose of improvement or correction of defects: genetically modified food GM.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GENETICALLY MODIFIED

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WORDS THAT END LIKE GENETICALLY MODIFIED

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Synonyms and antonyms of genetically modified in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «genetically modified» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED

Find out the translation of genetically modified to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of genetically modified from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «genetically modified» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

基因改良的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

modificado genéticamente
570 millions of speakers

English

genetically modified
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आनुवंशिक रूप से संशोधित
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُعَدَّلٌ وِرَاثِياً
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

генетически модифицированный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

transgênico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জেনেটিকালি মডিফাই করা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

génétiquement modifié
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Diubah suai secara genetik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

gentechnisch verändert
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

遺伝子組み換えの
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

유전자 변형의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dimodifikasi sacara genetis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

được biến đổi gien
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மரபணு மாற்றப்பட்டது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जनुकीय सुधारित
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

genetik olarak değiştirilmiş
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

transgenico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zmodyfikowany genetycznie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

генно-модифікований
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

modificat genetic
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

γενετικά τροποποιημένος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

geneties gemodifiseerde
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

genmodifierad
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

genmodifisert
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of genetically modified

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GENETICALLY MODIFIED»

The term «genetically modified» is quite widely used and occupies the 34.470 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about genetically modified

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8 QUOTES WITH «GENETICALLY MODIFIED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word genetically modified.
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Nina Fedoroff
Myths about the dire effects of genetically modified foods on health and the environment abound, but they have not held up to scientific scrutiny. And, although many concerns have been expressed about the potential for unexpected consequences, the unexpected effects that have been observed so far have been benign.
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Nina Fedoroff
We are sliding back into a dark era, and there seems little we can do about it. I am profoundly depressed at just how difficult it has become merely to get a realistic conversation started on issues such as climate change or genetically modified organisms.
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Zac Goldsmith
Europe believes that providing clear labelling for genetically modified food is a consumer right, but such practice is absolutely opposed by the vast majority of states in the U.S.
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Michael Pollan
Fairness forces you - even when you're writing a piece highly critical of, say, genetically modified food, as I have done - to make sure you represent the other side as extensively and as accurately as you possibly can.
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Jeremy Rifkin
Many of the genetically modified foods will be safe, I'm sure. Will most of them be safe? Nobody knows.
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Jeremy Rifkin
Back in 1983, the United States government approved the release of the first genetically modified organism. In this case, it was a bacteria that prevents frost on food crops.
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Jeremy Rifkin
Europe will not accept genetically modified foods. It doesn't make any difference in the final analysis what Brussels does, what Washington does, or what the World Trade Organization does.
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Jeremy Rifkin
The position I took at the time was that we hadn't really examined any of the potential environmental consequences of introducing genetically modified organisms.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GENETICALLY MODIFIED»

Discover the use of genetically modified in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to genetically modified and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Genetically Modified Foods: Debating Biotechonology
Since the 1990s, consulting solutions have become the de facto standard for solving business problems and providing cover for corporate decision makers. This is not the typical CEO whitewash, or business management primer.
Michael Ruse, David Castle, 2002
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Pandora's Picnic Basket : The Potential and Hazards of ...
This book sets out to explain, in clear and direct language, the technologies underlying so-called genetically modified food, and compares them with other "natural" methods of plant breeding and production.
Alan McHughen, 2000
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Genetically Modified Food: How Biotechnology Is Changing ...
Introduces genetically modified foods, describing current research, health concerns, and their effect on modern agriculture.
Jeri Freedman, 2009
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Genetically Modified Food and Global Welfare
Genetically modified (GM) (or transgenic) crops are produced using plant biotechnology to select desirable characteristics in plants and transfer genes from one organism to another.
Colin Andre Carter, GianCarlo Moschini, Ian M. Sheldon, 2011
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Genetically Modified Organisms in Agriculture: Economics and ...
This book makes the latest information on GMOs accessible to all interested parties, including students, laypeople, scientists, activists, and professionals working in related fields. * Additional detailed footnotes and references for the ...
Gerald C. Nelson, 2001
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Genetically Modified Crops
This book covers the history and development of the science and techniques that underpin plant biotechnology.
Nigel G. Halford, 2012
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Genetically Modified Plants: Assessing Safety and Managing Risk
This book is intended to provide the basic information for a wide range of people involved in the release of transgenic crops.
Roger Hull, G. T. Tzotzos, Graham Head, 2009
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Labeling Genetically Modified Food : The Philosophical and ...
The study of risk and its management raises questions not settled by the life sciences alone. This book surveys various labeling policies and the cases for them.
Columbia Paul Weirich Professor of Philosophy University of Missouri, 2007
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Genetically Modified Foods
Presents arguments for and against the new technology of genetically modified foods.
Lillian E. Forman, 2010
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Travels in the Genetically Modified Zone
As he seeks a middle ground where concerns about genetic engineering can be rationally discussed and resolved, Winston gives us a full and balanced view of the forces at play in the chaotic debate over agricultural biotechnology.
Mark L. WINSTON, Mark L Winston, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GENETICALLY MODIFIED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term genetically modified is used in the context of the following news items.
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Should Companies Be Required to Label Genetically Modified Foods?
One of the biggest arguments in the food world these days involves products that have been genetically modified. Consumer advocates have ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
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Genetically Modified Bacteria Could Change Future Drug Treatments
Genetically modified bacteria strains of E. Coli and Listeria have previously been used in clinical studies to distribute medicine to treat obesity ... «Clapway, Jul 15»
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Genetically modified crop costs many Ohio farmers
China was able to identify certain genetic traits in the corn that indicated it had been genetically modified in ways China deems unsuitable. «Crain's Cleveland Business, Jul 15»
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Pick your fruit right – Conventional vs Organic vs Genetically modified!
Now there is a way to choose smartly and differentiate between conventionally grown, organically grown and genetically modified fruits by ... «Biotechin.Asia, Jul 15»
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Competing proposals seek to address fears of genetically modified
Sixty-four countries require that genetically modified foods be labeled, and three states — Vermont, Connecticut and Maine — have done the ... «WTOP, Jul 15»
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Something fishy
THOSE who fret about overfishing and those who fret about genetically modified (GM) food are often one and the same. Such people will soon ... «The Economist, Jul 15»
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Genetically Modified Crops Growing In Iran Amid Lax Laws
Iran imports $5 billion of genetically modified (GM) crops a year despite government restrictions on the production of biotech products, local ... «Payvand, Jul 15»
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Does Georgia import genetically modified food?
The Georgian market is free from genetically modified products imported from abroad, says a new report by the National Food Agency. «Agenda.ge, Jul 15»
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What are Genetically Modified Organisms?
Even more controversial than Pat's versus Geno's and Coke versus Pepsi, Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are getting a lot of press ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
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Genetically Modified Animals Will Be on Your Plate in No Time
No one eats genetically modified animals. That is to say, human beings have modified almost every domesticated foodstuff, plant, and animal ... «Wired, Jul 15»

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