genome

noun

1. One haploid set of chromosomes with the genes they contain

adjective

1. Of or relating to a genome} or to {a_link

noun

1. The use of biotechnological techniques to make changes to specific DNA sequences in the genome of a living organism

   "Fundamental research into the ways by which bacteria defend themselves against viruses has recently led to the development of powerful new techniques that make it possible to perform gene editing—that is, precisely altering genetic sequences—in living cells, including those of humans, at much higher accuracy and efficiency than ever before possible."