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

Acquired

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Developed in response to the environment, not inherited, such as a character trait (acquired characteristic) resulting from environmental effect(s).

Isoalleles

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Different forms of a gene that produce the same phenotype or very similar phenotypes.

Mapping

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Determining the location of a locus (gene or genetic marker) on a chromosome.

Anaerobic digestion

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Digestion of materials in the absence of oxygen.

Variation

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Differences between individuals within a population or among populations.

Electromagnetic radiation

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Electromagnetic waves, including ultraviolet (UV), X-rays, and gamma radiation ( rays). Electromagnetic radiation is used to produce mutant cells or organisms, or, in the case of UV, disinfestation ...

Direct embryogenesis

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Embryoids form directly in culture, without an intervening callus phase, on the surface of zygotic or somatic embryos or on explant tissues (leaf section, root tip, etc.).