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

Graft

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

To place a detached branch (scion) in close cambial contact with a rooted stem (rootstock) in such a manner that scion and rootstock unite to form a single plant.

Infiltrate

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

To force the passage of liquid into tissue pores or space, such as by applying a vacuum, then releasing it, during the disinfectation procedure.

Generate

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

To propagate or (mass) proliferate. The process is generation or regeneration.

Somatic hybridization

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

1. Asexual fusion of protoplasts from somatic cells of genetically different parents. 2. Hybridization by induced fusion of cells (protoplasts) from two contrasting genotypes for production of ...

Autoclave

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

1. An enclosed chamber in which substances are heated under pressure to sterilise utensils, liquids, glassware, etc., using steam. The routine method uses steam pressure of 103.4×10 3 Pa at 121 ° C ...

Electroporation

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

1. An electrical treatment of cells that induces transient pores, through which DNA can enter the cell. 2. The introduction of DNA or RNA into protoplasts or other cells by the momentary disruption ...

Blot

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

1. As a verb, this means to transfer DNA, RNA or protein to an immobilising matrix. 2. As a noun, it usually refers to the autoradiograph produced during the Southern or northern blotting procedures. ...