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

infiltrate

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

To force the passage of liquid into tissue pores or space, such as by applying a vacuum, then releasing it, during the disinfectation procedure.

amplify

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

To increase the number of copies of a DNA sequence, either in vivo by inserting into a cloning vector that replicates within a host cell, or in vitro by polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

denature

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

To induce structural alterations that disrupt the biological activity of a molecule. Often refers to breaking hydrogen bonds between base pairs in double-stranded nucleic acid molecules to produce ...

graft

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

To place a detached branch (scion) in close cambial contact with a rooted stem (rootstock) in such a manner that scion and rootstock unite to form a single plant.

leading strand

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The strand of DNA that is synthesized continuously during replication.

lagging strand

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The strand of DNA that is synthesized discontinuously during replication (because DNA synthesis can proceed only in the 5´ to 3´ direction).

coding strand

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The strand of duplex DNA which contains the same base sequence (after substituting U for T) found in the mRNA molecule resulting from transcription of that segment of DNA. a.k.a. sense strand. The ...