genetic engineering
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genetic engineering
A subfield of biology and biotechnology that deals with the research and targeted modification of genetic material (DNA).
Mithilfe der Gentechnik können heute bestimmte Krankheiten besser behandelt werden.
With the help of genetic engineering, certain diseases can be treated better today.
'Gentechnik' (genetic engineering) is a compound noun made up of 'das Gen' (the gene, the smallest unit of hereditary information) and 'die Technik' (technology/engineering). Literally, it describes the technology that deals with genes.
Die moderne Medizin profitiert stark von der Gentechnik.
Modern medicine benefits greatly from genetic engineering.
A very common related form is the adjective 'gentechnisch' (genetically engineered/genetic), especially in the phrase 'gentechnisch verändert' (genetically modified). The expression 'mithilfe der Gentechnik' (with the help of genetic engineering) is also often used to describe methods.
In der EU gibt es strenge Regeln für gentechnisch veränderte Lebensmittel.
In the EU, there are strict rules for genetically modified foods.
Although 'Gentechnik' (genetic engineering) is a scientific technical term, it is used very frequently in public discussions about ethics, agriculture, and medicine. So it is also relevant in everyday German.
Die Debatte über die Risiken und Chancen der Gentechnik ist sehr emotional.
The debate about the risks and opportunities of genetic engineering is very emotional.
genetics
„Genetik“ (genetics) studies genes, heredity, and the variation of traits in general. „Gentechnik“ (genetic engineering) is a subfield that focuses particularly on researching and deliberately modifying genetic material. „Genetik“ is the right term for rules of heredity, while „Gentechnik“ is used for technical interventions in DNA.
Mithilfe der Gentechnik verändern Forschende gezielt die DNA einer Pflanze.
Using genetic engineering, researchers deliberately modify a plant’s DNA.
Mithilfe der Genetik untersuchen Forschende, wie eine Pflanze ihre Merkmale vererbt.
Using genetics, researchers study how a plant passes on its traits.
