bioengineering
noun
bio·en·gi·neer·ing
ˌbi-(ˌ)ō-ˌen-jə-ˈnir-iŋ 
1
: the application of engineering principles, practices, and technologies to the fields of medicine and biology especially in solving problems and improving care (as in the design of medical devices and diagnostic equipment or the creation of biomaterials and pharmaceuticals) : biomedical engineering
2
: the application of biological techniques (such as genetic recombination) to create modified versions of organisms (such as crops)
especially
: genetic engineering
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With a keen interest in all things science, Srishti is particularly drawn to beats covering medicine, sustainable architecture, gene studies, and bioengineering.
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Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Yet many of these institutions are producing world-class talent and intellectual property (IP) in areas including robotics, climate tech and bioengineering.
—Armine Galstyan, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The quest to develop mirror life is very different from most bioengineering and biotechnological research.
—Liyam Chitayat, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2025
CIOs and other technologists aren’t expected to keep a close eye on every advancement, Yee says, as some are more niche applications like bioengineering or space technologies.
—John Kell, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025
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Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Yet many of these institutions are producing world-class talent and intellectual property (IP) in areas including robotics, climate tech and bioengineering.
—Armine Galstyan, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The quest to develop mirror life is very different from most bioengineering and biotechnological research.
—Liyam Chitayat, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2025
CIOs and other technologists aren’t expected to keep a close eye on every advancement, Yee says, as some are more niche applications like bioengineering or space technologies.
—John Kell, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2025
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bioengineering
noun
bio·en·gi·neer·ing
-ˌen-jə-ˈni(ə)r-iŋ
1
: the application of engineering principles, practices, and technologies to the fields of medicine and biology especially in solving problems and improving care (as in the design of medical devices and diagnostic equipment or the creation of biomaterials and pharmaceuticals) : biomedical engineering
2
: the application of biological techniques (as genetic recombination) to create modified versions of organisms (as crops)
especially
: genetic engineering
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