general term covering the use of various experimental techniques to produce molecules of DNA containing new genes or novel combinations of genes, usually for insertion into a host cell for cloning; the technology of preparing recombinant DNA in vitro by cutting up DNA molecules and splicing together fragments from more than one organism; the modifi...
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the artificial manipulation, modification, and recombination of DNA or other nucleic acid molecules in order to modify an organism or population of ... [12 related articles]
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A branch of genetics concerned, in its broadest sense, with the alteration of the inherited, genetic material carried by a living organism, in order to produce some desired change in the characteristics of the organism. In practice, the main application of genetic engineering to date has been to m...
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see recombinant DNA.
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All-inclusive term that describes the deliberate manipulation of genetic material by biochemical techniques. It is often achieved by the introduction of new DNA, usually by means of a virus or...
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<molecular biology, technique> General term covering the use of various experimental techniques to produce molecules of DNA containing new genes or novel combinations of genes, usually for insertion into a host cell for cloning. ... (07 May 1998) ...
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manipulation of an organism's genetic material to modify the proteins it produces.
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Altering the genetic material of cells or organisms to enable them to make new substances or perform
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(Variation and inheritance) manipulation of an organism's genetic material to change the proteins it produces
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Inserting genes from one source into another using molecular techniques.
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Procedures involved in the isolation, manipulation and expression of genetic material, combining DNA from two different organisms, either for basic research or in the development of industrial processes.
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(Learning Modules / Biology / DNA / Glossary) The use of modern techniques to 'cut' and 'stick' DNA into the genome of an organism, enabling it to express new characteristics e.g. pest resistance in crop plants.
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General term covering the use of various experimental techniques to produce molecules of DNA containing new genes or novel combinations of genes, usually for insertion into a host cell for cloning.
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is the new technique of finding and transferring desirable genes from one organism. Concerns
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Human-directed alteration of genetic code through any of a variety of biotechnical means.
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Genetic engineering is the alteration of the DNA of a cell for purposes of research, as a means of manufacturing animal proteins, correcting genetic defects, or making 'improvements' to plants and animals bred by man.
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general term covering the use of various experimental techniques to produce molecules of DNA containing new genes or novel combinations of genes, usually for insertion into a host cell for cloning; the technology of preparing recombinant DNA in vitro by cutting up DNA molecules and splicing together fragments from more than one organism; the modifi...
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It is a technique of altering the genetic makeup of an organism to suit a specific purpose.
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the laboratory technique of recombining genes to produce proteins used for drugs and vaccines.
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the direct alteration of an organism’s genetics to achieve desirable traits
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A process of inserting new genetic information into existing cells in order to modify a specific organism for the purpose of changing one of its characteristics.
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A man-made method of altering the genes to change the characteristics of an organism.Historical Notes1985 Genetic fingerprinting invented by Alec Jeffreys.1987 A crime suspect is convicted on the evidence of genetic fingerprinting in the UK.1988 A patent is granted to cover a genetically engineered mouse.1992 The first 'xenotransplant' from one typ...
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the alteration of genetic information to change an organism; mainly used to produce vaccines and drugs such as insulin
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gene-splicing noun the technology of preparing recombinant DNA in vitro by cutting up DNA molecules and splicing together fragments from more than one organism
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All-inclusive term that describes the deliberate manipulation of genetic material by biochemical techniques. It is often achieved by the introduction of new DNA, usually by means of a virus or plasmid. This can be for pure research, gene therapy, or to breed functionally specific plants, animals,...
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