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

Transposition

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The process whereby a transposon or insertion sequence inserts itself into a new site on the same or another DNA molecule. The exact mechanism is not fully understood and different transposons may ...

Gene cloning

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The process of synthesising multiple copies of a particular DNA sequence using a bacteria cell or another organism as a host. The gene of interest is inserted into a self-replicating DNA molecule ...

Immune response

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The processes, including the synthesis of antibodies, that are used by vertebrates to respond to the presence of a foreign antigen.

DNA replication

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The process whereby DNA makes exact copies itself, under the action of and control of DNA polymerase.

Autolysis

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The process of self destruction of a cell, cell organelle, or tissue. It occurs by the action of lysosomic enzymes.

Breeding

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The process of sexual reproduction and production of offspring.

Restriction site

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The specific nucleotide sequence in DNA that is recognised by a type II restriction endonuclease and within which it makes a double-stranded cut. Restriction sites usually comprise four or six base ...