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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
Somatic cell gene therapy
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The delivery of a gene or genes to a tissue other than reproductive cells of an individual, with the aim of correcting a genetic defect. cf somatic cell.
Embryo sexing
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The determination of the sex of an embryo, typically by means of PCR (q.v.) involving amplification from a small sample of embryonic tissue, using primers specific for a locus on the Y chromosome.
Artificial insemination
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The deposition of semen, using a syringe, at the mouth of the uterus to make conception possible. It is used in the breeding of domestic animals.
Root
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The descending axis of a plant, normally below ground, which serves to anchor the plant and to absorb and conduct water and mineral nutrients.
In vivo gene therapy
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The delivery of a gene or genes to a tissue or organ of an individual to alleviate a genetic disorder.
Histocompatibility
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The degree to which tissue from one organism will be tolerated by the immune system of another organism.
Sequencing
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The determination of the order of nucleotides in a DNA or RNA molecule, or that of amino acids in a polypeptide chain.
