Genetic engineering

Genetic engineering

The science of modifying and manipulating genes to create new artificial DNA or synthetic genes of different organisms. There are many purposes for genetic engineering, some of which include finding better treatment for diseases, or simply for discovering new organism of interest.

Industry: Agriculture; Biotechnology

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Genetic engineering

Protamines

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Small basic proteins that replace the histones in the chromosomes of some sperm cells.

Binding

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The ability of molecules to stick to each other because of the exact shape and chemical nature of parts of their surfaces. Many biological molecules bind extremely tightly and specifically to other ...

Saline resistance

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The ability to withstand a concentration of sodium (Na + ion), or of any other salt, in the soil (or in culture), which is damaging or lethal to other plants. Breeding and selection for increased ...

Salt tolerance

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The ability to withstand a concentration of sodium (Na + ion), or of any other salt, in the soil (or in culture), which is damaging or lethal to other plants. Breeding and selection for increased ...

Acclimatisation

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The adaptation of a living organism (plant, animal or micro-organism) to a changed environment that subjects it to physiological stress. acclimatisation should not be confused with adaptation (q.v.). ...

Methylation

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The addition of a methyl group (-CH 3 ) to a macromolecule, such as the addition of a methyl group to specific cytosine and, occasionally, adenine residues in DNA.

Disease resistance

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The ability to remain healthy by resisting disease or the disease agent. Disease resistance or tolerance is a subject of intense interest in biotechnology.