genetically modified
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The OTC trials were positive; they were fast at work on a genetically modified tree.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
Kluh’s district uses X-rays to sterilize males but there are other methods, such as using genetically modified insects or ones infected with bacteria.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
Though they later held meetings to smooth over their differences, the network is again livid following the reauthorization of German agrochemical giant Bayer's dicamba herbicide for sprayed use on genetically modified soybean and cotton.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
To confirm the importance of this pathway, the researchers tested a genetically modified strain of E. faecalis that lacked the EET pathway.
From Science Daily • Jan. 20, 2026
It had given her pleasure, buying chocolate bars from the newsstand, cheap bars filled with sugar and chemicals and other genetically modified ghastly things.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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