bioengineering
noun
bio·en·gi·neer·ing
ˌbī-(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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The study highlights a shift in bioengineering approaches, moving from single-organism engineering toward cooperative microbial systems that behave like living electrical circuits.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Those floodwaters likely diluted pesticides beyond hazardous levels, said Qing Li, a professor at the University of Hawaii’s molecular bioscience and bioengineering department.
—Thomas Heaton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Gu Eon Kang, PhD, an assistant bioengineering professor at UTD, is leading a team of student researchers to identify markers for depression, anxiety, and psychological distress through physical motion.
—Robbie Owens, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Other subjects include bioengineering, genetics and laboratory safety.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Those floodwaters likely diluted pesticides beyond hazardous levels, said Qing Li, a professor at the University of Hawaii’s molecular bioscience and bioengineering department.
—Thomas Heaton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Gu Eon Kang, PhD, an assistant bioengineering professor at UTD, is leading a team of student researchers to identify markers for depression, anxiety, and psychological distress through physical motion.
—Robbie Owens, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Other subjects include bioengineering, genetics and laboratory safety.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
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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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