gene editing
noun /ˈdʒiːn edɪtɪŋ/
/ˈdʒiːn edɪtɪŋ/
[uncountable] (biology)- a technique by which the DNA that makes up the genes or an organism (= living thing) is deliberately altered in order to correct a genetic defect (= fault) or to improve the characteristics of the organism
- Gene editing could provide a permanent cure for many diseases.