Genmod Work Guide

As you eat a genetically modified soy burger or receive a vaccine made via recombinant DNA, remember: Genmod work is already part of your life. The question is not if we should use it, but how wisely we will wield it.

Short for "genetic modification work," genmod work refers to the deliberate, targeted alteration of an organism's genetic material (DNA) using biotechnology. It is the difference between reading nature’s instruction manual and actively editing it with a word processor. genmod work

This article is part of our ongoing series on emerging biotechnologies. For information on certification and lab safety in genmod work, consult your local biosafety committee. genmod work, genetic modification, CRISPR-Cas9, gene editing, CAR-T therapy, biosafety regulations, future of biotechnology. As you eat a genetically modified soy burger