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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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dehalogenation
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The removal of halogen atoms (chlorine, iodine, bromine, fluorine) from molecules, usually during biodegradation.
germ cell gene therapy
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The repair or replacement of a defective gene within the gamete-forming tissues, resulting in a heritable change in an organism's genetic constitution.
photoperiodism
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The response of an organism to changes in day length.
recombinant DNA
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The result of combining DNA fragments from different sources.
endopolyploidy
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The result of nuclear divisions without subsequent cytoplasmic division (cytokinesis); the polyploids so obtained are called endopolyploids.
neoteny
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The retention of juvenile body characters in the adult state, or the occurrence of adult characters in the juvenile state.
exit site
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The ribosome binding site that contains the free tRNA prior to its release.
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