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Genetic Predisposition: Susceptibility to a genetic disease. May or may not result in actual development of the disease.

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO): A term, currently used most often in international trade discussions, that designates crops that carry new traits that have been inserted through advanced genetic engineering methods (e.g., . . . View Full Definition

Genetics: The study of the structure and function of genes and the transmission of genes from parents to offspring.

Genetic-Based Discrimination: The practice of requesting or requiring genetic testing information during the hiring process or using genetic testing information to base any other employment decisions or actions.

Genetic Testing: Analyzing an individual's genetic material to determine predisposition to a particular health condition or to confirm a diagnosis of genetic disease.

Genetic Screening: Testing groups of individuals to identify defective genes capable of causing hereditary conditions.

Microbial Genetics: The study of genes and gene function in bacteria, archaea, and other microorganisms. Often used in research in the fields of bioremediation, alternative energy, and disease prevention.

Genetic Variation: A phenotypic variance of a trait in a population attributed to genetic heterogeneity.

Molecular Genetics: The study of macromolecules important in biological inheritance.

Quantitative Genetics: The study of the genetic basis of traits, usually explained in terms of the interaction of a group of genes with the environment