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epistasis

Biology; Genome

One gene interfers with or prevents the expression of another gene located at a different locus..

wild type

Biology; Genome

The form of an organism that occurs most frequently in nature..

p1-derived artificial chromosome (PAC)

Biology; Genome

One type of vector used to clone DNA fragments (100- to 300-kb insert size; average, 150 kb) in Escherichia coli cells. Based on bacteriophage (a virus) P1 genome. See also: cloning vector.

escherichia coli

Biology; Genome

Common bacterium that has been studied intensively by geneticists because of its small genome size, normal lack of pathogenicity, and ease of growth in the laboratory..

xenograft

Biology; Genome

Tissue or organs from an individual of one species transplanted into or grafted onto an organism of another species, genus, or family. A common example is the use of pig heart valves in humans..

patent

Biology; Genome

In genetics, conferring the right or title to genes, gene variations, or identifiable portions of sequenced genetic material to an individual or organization. See also: gene.