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

Homokaryon

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Cell with two or more identical nuclei as a result of fusion. Opposite: heterokaryon.

Effector cells

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Cells of the immune system that are responsible for cell-mediated cytotoxicity.

Interference

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Crossing over at one point that alters the chance of another crossing-over nearby; detected by studying the pattern of crossings-over with three or more linked genes. Interference is positive or ...

Unequal crossing over

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Crossing over between repeated DNA sequences that have paired out of register, creating duplicated and deficient products.

In vitro maturation (IVM)

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Culture of immature ova in the laboratory, usually until they are ready for in vitro fertilization.

Backcross

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Crossing an organism with one of its parents or with the genetically equivalent organism. The offspring of such a cross are referred to as the backcross generation or backcross progeny.