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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Genetic engineering

primary germ layers

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The layers of cells in an animal embryo at the gastrula stage, from which the various organs of the animal's body will be derived.

genetic map

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The linear array of genes on a chromosome, based on recombination frequencies (linkage map) or physical location (physical or chromosomal map).

restriction map

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The linear array of restriction endonuclease sites on a DNA molecule.

sex linkage

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The location of a gene on a sex chromosome, typically on the X chromosome.

centres of origin

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The locations in the world where particular domesticated plants originated. These areas show the highest variation, and are rich in wild alleles.

lod score

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The logarithm of the odds of linkage between two loci. Calculated from pedigree data, as the log (to base 10) of the ratio of the probability of the observed pedigree assuming linkage with a ...