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The study of genes and gene function in bacteria, archaea, and other microorganisms. Often used in research in the fields of bioremediation, alternative energy, and disease prevention.
See also: model organisms, biotechnology, bioremediation.
Industry:Biology
A change in the genetic structure that is neither inherited nor passed to offspring. Also called acquired mutations.
See also: germ line genetic mutation.
Industry:Biology
A technique for introducing a solution of DNA into a cell using a fine microcapillary pipet..
Industry:Biology
In genetics, the expectation that genetic material and the information gained from testing that material will not be available without the donor's consent..
Industry:Biology
Transfer by absorption of DNA fragments separated in electrophoretic gels to membrane philtres for detection of specific base sequences by radio-labeled complementary probes..
Industry:Biology
Chromosome fragments that are not incorporated into the nucleus at cell division..
Industry:Biology
Any trait present at birth, whether the result of a genetic or nongenetic factor.
See also: birth defect.
Industry:Biology
A graphic of all an organism's chromosomes, each labelled with a different color. Useful for identifying chromosomal abnormalities.
See also: chromosome.
Industry:Biology
The process of nuclear division in cells that produces daughter cells that are genetically identical to each other and to the parent cell.
See also: meiosis.
Industry:Biology
A base sequence in a DNA molecule (or an amino acid sequence in a protein) that has remained essentially unchanged throughout evolution..
Industry:Biology
