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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Intensifying screen

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

A plastic sheet impregnated with a rare-earth compound, such as calcium tungstate, which absorbs ß radiation and emits light. When placed on one side of a piece of X-ray film with a radioactive ...

Carbowax

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

A polymer having the general formula: HOCH 2 (CH 2 OCH 2 )XCH 2 OH and available in a range of molecular weights from ca 1000 to ca 6000. PEG 4000 and PEG 6000 are commonly used to promote cell ...

Platform shaker

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

A platform fitted with clips for grasping Erlenmeyer flasks, with set or variable speed control. Shaking speed must be adjusted for gentle and even agitation of suspension cultures.

Shaker

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

A platform fitted with clips for grasping Erlenmeyer flasks, with set or variable speed control. Shaking speed must be adjusted for gentle and even agitation of suspension cultures.

Autopolyploid

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

A polyploid that has multiple and identical or nearly identical sets of chromosomes (genomes) all derived from the same species. A polyploid species with genomes derived from the same original ...