While there is a technical difference between “gene editing” and “genetic modification,” also known as transgenics, people often lump the two biotechnologies together as genetic engineering. Gene editing does not introduce new biology to a genotype like gene modification. Folta, UF/IFAS professor in the horticultural sciences department, said better perceptions of gene editing are associated with awareness of biotechnology. Public opinion variesData were collected during two time periods using surveys distributed online by Qualtrics to samples of U.S. adults. However, the objective of the new study was to explore U.S. public opinion about gene editing in the agricultural and medical fields.