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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extension

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Single-stranded DNA region consisting of one or more nucleotides at the end of a strand of duplex DNA. a.k.a. protruding end; sticky end; overhang; cohesive end.

R-loops

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Single-stranded DNA regions in RNA-DNA hybrids formed in vitro under conditions where RNA-DNA duplexes are more stable than DNA-DNA duplexes.

cut

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Slang: to make a double-stranded break in DNA, usually with a type II restriction endonuclease. E.g., "The DNA was cut with Eco RI and run out on a 1% agarose gel." cf nick; cleave.

exude

Biotechnology; Genetic engineering

Slowly discharge; leak liquid material (exudate such as tannins or oxidized polyphenols) through pores or cuts, or by diffusion into the medium. In some woody plant species, exudation is associated ...