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

amniotic fluid

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Liquid contents of the amniotic sac of higher vertebrates, containing cells of the embryo (not of the mother). Both fluid and cells are used for diagnosis of genetic abnormalities in the embryo or ...

coconut milk

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Liquid endosperm of the coconut, often used to supply organic nutrients to cultured cells and tissues.

companion cell

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Living cell associated with the sieve cell of phloem tissue in vascular plants.

neoplasm

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Localized cell multiplication. Generally it designates a collection of cells which have undergone genetic transformation, forming a tumour. Neoplasmic cells differ in structure and function from the ...

memory cells

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Long-lived B and T cells that mediate rapid secondary immune responses to a previously encountered antigen.

thermosensitivity

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Loss of activity of a protein at high temperature.

denaturation

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Loss of native configuration of a macro-molecule (protein or nucleic acid) by physical or chemical means, usually accompanied by loss of biological activity. Denatured proteins often unfold their ...