Biotechnology

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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.

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 currents generated by the ...

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 the field of ...