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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
Organic co-solvent
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
A compound used to dissolve some neutral organic substances, such as in media preparation. Organic co-solvents include alcohols (usually ethanol), acetone and dimethylsulphoxide (DMSO).
Biopesticide
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
A compound that kills organisms by virtue of specific biological effects rather than as a broader chemical poison. Specific types include bio-insecticides and bio-fungicides. Bio-pesticides differ ...
In situ conservation
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
A conservation method that attempts to preserve the integrity of genetic resources by conserving them within the evolutionary dynamic ecosystems of their original habitat or natural environment. cf ...
Lysogeny
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
A condition in which a bacteriophage genome (pro-phage) survives within a host bacterium, either as part of the host chromosome or as part of an extrachromosomal element, and does not initiate lytic ...
Barr body
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
A condensed mass of chromatin found in the nuclei of female mammals. It is a late-replicating, inactive X-chromosome. Named after its discoverer, Murray Barr (1908-).
Therapeutic agent
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
A compound that is used for the treatment of a disease or for improving the well-being of an organism. a.k.a. pharmaceutical agent; drug; protein drug.
