VOA慢速英语:Scientists Building Redesigned Life Forms

genome – n. the genetic material of an organism

modify – v. to change some parts of (something) while not changing other parts

swap – v. exchange

biofuel – n. a fuel that comes directly from living matter.

synthetic – adj. not made from natural materials

biodegradable – adj. capable of being slowly destroyed and broken down into very small parts by natural processes, bacteria, etc.

theological – adj. related to a system of religious beliefs or ideas

explosive – adj. able to cause an explosion