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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.
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Genetic engineering
disease resistance
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The ability to remain healthy by resisting disease or the disease agent. Disease resistance or tolerance is a subject of intense interest in biotechnology.
salt tolerance
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The ability to withstand a concentration of sodium (Na + ion), or of any other salt, in the soil (or in culture), which is damaging or lethal to other plants. Breeding and selection for increased ...
saline resistance
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The ability to withstand a concentration of sodium (Na + ion), or of any other salt, in the soil (or in culture), which is damaging or lethal to other plants. Breeding and selection for increased ...
cell-mediated immune response
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The activation of T cells of the immune system in response to the presence of a foreign antigen.
acclimatization
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The adaptation of a living organism (plant, animal or micro-organism) to a changed environment that subjects it to physiological stress. Acclimatization should not be confused with adaptation (q.v.). ...
gene addition
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The addition of a functional copy of a gene to the genome of an organism.
methylation
Biotechnology; Genetic engineering
The addition of a methyl group (-CH 3 ) to a macromolecule, such as the addition of a methyl group to specific cytosine and, occasionally, adenine residues in DNA.
