ge·net·ic en·gi·neer·ing /jəˈnedik ˌenjəˈni(ə)riNG/
noun
the deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material.
Update: Since the time of this video human editing in full swing!
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If you are interested in going into the field of genetic research, this list can be a good place to start looking at where things are happening and who is working on what... Making contacts early and lining yourself up to participate in internships and studies will help you reach your goals.