Gene doping refers to the use of genetic material to enhance athletic performance. It involves altering or manipulating an individual's genes to enhance certain traits or abilities, giving them an unfair advantage in sports. Full definition
Already highly concerned by the implications of gene doping in sports, WADA has sponsored teams of researchers around the world to explore even more ways to bar gene therapy from athletic competition. (aaas.org)
Ironically, the misuse of gene doping in sports is more clearly defined than its proper use. (discovermagazine.com)
AAAS has also co-sponsored a symposium with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on the issue and produced the St. Petersburg Declaration on Gene Doping subsequent to the meeting. (aaas.org)