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

selection unit

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The minimum number of organisms or cells effective in the screening process.

haemolymph

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The mixture of blood and other fluids in the body cavity of an invertebrate.

wilting point (WP)

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The moisture content of soil at which plants start to wilt, but not to the extent that they fail to recover when placed in a humid atmosphere. cf. permanent wilting point.

dry weight

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The moisture-free weight of tissue obtained by drying at high (oven-drying) or low (freeze-drying) temperatures for an interval sufficient to remove all water.