genetic engineering « Back to Glossary IndexThe manipulation of genetic material in vitro. Related Articles: 20 – 5 Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes acute immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)26 – 2 Useful metabolites from microbes26 – 3 Growth of microbes in industry26 – 9 Enzymes from microorganisms are used in a wide variety of products28 – 3 α Proteobacteria, Part 2« Back to Glossary Index