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

biometry

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The application of statistical methods to the analysis of biological problems.

eugenics

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The application of the principles of genetics to the "improvement" of humankind.

quantitative genetics

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The area of genetics concerned with the inheritance of continuously-varying traits. Most practical improvement programs involve the application of quantitative genetics.

molecular genetics

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The area of knowledge concerned with the genetic aspects of molecular biology, especially with DNA, RNA and protein molecules.

molecular biology

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The area of knowledge concerned with the molecular aspects of organisms and their cells.

anther culture

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The aseptic culture of anthers for the production of haploid plants from microspores.

organ culture

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The aseptic culture of complete living organs of animals and plants outside the body in a suitable culture medium. Animal organs must be small enough to allow the nutrients in the culture medium to ...