DNA splicing
Cutting genetic material
DNA splicing is the process of cutting DNA molecules at specific points and joining them to other DNA segments, allowing scientists to combine genetic material from different sources.
The technique is fundamental to genetic engineering, enabling the creation of recombinant DNA—hybrid molecules that don't occur naturally.
Researchers used DNA splicing to insert the human insulin gene into bacteria.
- geneHereditary information unit
- genetic engineeringDeliberate DNA modification
- recombinantGenetically engineered combination
- gene therapyMedical DNA modification treatment
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
chromosome · double helix · helix · mutation · cloning · CRISPR · plasmid · vector · ligase · restriction · scissors · cutting · cut and paste · editing · insertion · laboratory · lab coat · test tube
DNA splicingrandom mutation
Unplanned genetic change
natural selection · genetic drift · evolutionary change · point mutation · non-GMO