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Biology

A natural science concerned with the study of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena, especially in relation to their origin, growth, reproduction, structure, behaviour and evolution.

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antibiosis

Biology; Biotechnology

The prevention of growth or development of an organism by a substance or another organism.

anticlinal

Biology; Biotechnology

The plane of cell wall orientation or cell division perpendicular (at right angles) to the surface of an organ.

active transport

Biology; Biotechnology

An energy depedent process in which certain substances including ions, some drugs are able to cross cell membrane against a concentration gradient.

bionics

Biology; Biotechnology

The application of biological methods and systems found in nature to the study and design of engineering systems and modern technology.

glucocorticoid

Biology; Biotechnology

Refers to any type of corticosteroids involved in the metabolism of carbohydrate, protein, and fat, which lead to the increase of liver glycogen and blood sugar.

skin conductance

Biology; Biotechnology

Ability of the skin to conduct electricity in response a emotional stimulus such as stress, fear, or anxiety, which can be measured by recording the electrical resistance or ...

Genentech

Biology; Biotechnology

Genentech Inc., is a biotechnology corporation, founded in 1976 by venture capitalist Robert A. Swanson and biochemist Dr. Herbert Boyer. Boyer is considered to be a pioneer in ...