genetically modified
Britishadjective
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Thus far, however, this effort has yielded only a few dozen genetically modified long-haired mice, which evokes the Aesopian adage about the mountain that labored and brought forth a mouse.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
To investigate whether restoring TTP could improve aging related health problems, the research team genetically modified a group of elderly mice so the protein remained stable.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
The OTC trials were positive; they were fast at work on a genetically modified tree.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
The trade minister also said genetically modified crops were not part of the agreement.
From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026
“A mouse genetically modified with compound eyes so it can see a thousand things at once!”
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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