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.

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polyacrylamide gels

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Often referred to incorrectly as acrylamide gels. These gels are made by cross-linking acrylamide with N,N' -methylene- bis -acrylamide. Polyacrylamide gels are used for the electrophoretic ...

mono-unsaturates

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Oils containing mono-unsaturated fatty acids.

polyunsaturates

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Oils containing polyunsaturated fatty acids.

volume per volume (v/v)

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

On a volume per volume basis; the percent of the volume of a constituent in 100 units of volume, e.g., (ml/100 ml) × 100.

oncogenic

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Oncogenic genes are responsible for the transformation of normal cells into tumour cells. See Agrobacterium .

immunoglobulin

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

One of a group of proteins (globulins) in the body that act as antibodies. They are produced by specialized cells (B lymphocytes) and are present in blood serum and other body fluids.

polygene

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

One of many genes of small effect influencing the development of a quantitative trait; results in continuous variation and in quantitative inheritance.