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

fluorescent probe

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Probe whose response is based on the fluorescence intensity of individual cells or cell components.

DNA sequencing

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Procedures for determining the nucleotide sequence of a DNA fragment. There are two common methods for doing this: • the Maxam and Gilbert technique (chemical degradation), that uses different ...

determination

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Process by which undifferentiated cells in an embryo become committed to develop into specific cell types, such as neurons, fibroblasts or muscle cells.

filter sterilization

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Process of sterilizing a liquid by passage through a filter with pores so small that they prevent the passage of micro-organisms and microbial spores.