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Biotechnology

Transgene

Biology; Biotechnology

A gene or genetic material that has been transferred naturally or by any of a number of genetic engineering techniques from one organism to another

Interferon

Biology; Biotechnology

Proteins made and released by lymphocytes in response to the presence of pathogens—such as viruses, bacteria, or parasites—or tumour cells

Human disease

Biology; Biotechnology

An abnormal condition of an organism that impairs bodily functions, associated with specific symptoms and signs

Modification

Biology; Biotechnology

The act of making something different

Transgenic

Biology; Biotechnology

The study and practise of genetic modification by inserting genes from one species into the genetic material of another species

Control sequence

Biology; Biotechnology

An escape sequence is a series of characters used to change the state of computers and their attached peripheral devices

Tissue

Biology; Biotechnology

Part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function

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