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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population genetics

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The branch of genetics that deals with frequencies of alleles and genotypes in breeding populations. cf. quantitative genetics.

GelriteTM

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The brand name of a Pseudomonas -derived refined polysaccharide used as a gelling agent and agar substitute.

biodegradation

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

The breakdown by living organisms of a compound to its chemical constituents. Materials that can be easily biodegraded are colloquially termed biodegradable.