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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
Cell-mediated immune response
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The activation of T cells of the immune system in response to the presence of a foreign antigen.
Gene addition
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The addition of a functional copy of a gene to the genome of an organism.
Biocontrol
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The control of living organisms (especially pests) by biological means. Any process using deliberately introduced living organisms to restrain the growth and development of other, very often ...
Nitrogen fixation
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The conversion of atmospheric nitrogen (N 2 ) into oxidised forms that can be assimilated by plants. Biological nitrogen fixation is catalysed by the enzyme nitrogenase, which is found only in ...
Biotransformation
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The conversion of one chemical or material into another using a biological catalyst: a near synonym is biocatalysis, and hence the catalyst used is called a biocatalyst. Usually the catalyst is an ...
Genetic resources conservation
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The conservation of species, populations, individuals or parts of individuals, by in situ or ex situ methods, to provide a diversity of genetic materials for present and future generations.
