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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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Genetic engineering
self-pollination
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
Pollen of a plant is transferred to the female part of the same plant or another plant with the same genetic makeup. Opposite: cross-pollination.
open pollination
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
Pollination by wind, insects or other natural mechanisms.
subspecies
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
Population(s) of organisms sharing certain characteristics that are not present in other populations of the same species.
intercellular space
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
Pore space between cells, especially typical of leaf tissues.
dispense
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
Portion out a nutrient medium into containers, such as test tubes, jars, Erlenmeyer flasks, Petri dishes, etc.
RNA editing
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
Post-trancriptional processes that alter the information encoded in gene transcripts (RNAs).
polyadenylation
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
Post-transcriptional addition of a polyadenylic acid tail to the 3´ end of eukaryotic mRNAs. Also called poly-(A) tailing. The adenine-rich 3´ terminal segments is called a poly (A) tail.
