TOPIC: English for the Biotechnology Industry 3

📚 Key vocabulary
clinical trial — a research study involving human participants to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a medical intervention
FDA approval — authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration confirming a drug or device is safe and effective for use
gene therapy — a technique that modifies a person's genes to treat or prevent disease
CRISPR — a gene-editing technology that allows scientists to modify DNA sequences with high precision
monoclonal antibodies — laboratory-made proteins designed to bind to specific targets in the body, used to treat various diseases
bioreactor — a vessel or system designed to support the growth of biological organisms for research or production purposes
cell culture — the process of growing cells under controlled conditions outside their natural environment
assay — a test or procedure used to measure the activity, quality, or presence of a biological substance
regulatory compliance — adherence to laws, guidelines, and specifications relevant to pharmaceutical manufacturing and testing
pharmacokinetics — the study of how a drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted by the body