recombinant DNA
Laboratory-merged heredity
Recombinant DNA is DNA that has been artificially created by combining genetic material from different sources—often different species.
Scientists cut DNA sequences using enzymes, then splice them together to create new combinations not found in nature.
The technique underlies genetic engineering, allowing researchers to insert genes into bacteria to produce insulin or modify crops for pest resistance: recombinant DNA technology, recombinant DNA techniques.
Combining DNA from organisms
- cloningMaking identical copies
- ligaseBond-creating enzyme
- vectorQuantity with direction
- plasmidSelf-replicating DNA circle
insertion · transformation · annealing · ligation · PCR · Southern blot · sequencing · cassette
Self-replicating DNA circle
- vectorQuantity with direction
- geneHereditary information unit
- nucleotideGenetic code subunit
- sequenceOrdered succession of elements
chromosome · exon · intron · promoter · codon · base pair · double helix · open reading frame
Pancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- monoclonal antibodiesIdentical lab-cloned immune proteins
- gene therapyMedical DNA modification treatment
- biopharmaceuticalsMedicines derived from living sources
- vaccinesPreparations conferring immunity
growth hormone · interferon · clotting factors · GMO · biosensors · bioremediation · forensics · paternity testing
French-origin family name
- CohenPriestly lineage surname
- 1973Early seventies date
- GenentechBiotechnology pharmaceutical corporation
- moratoriumTemporary prohibition or delay
Intestinal rod-shaped bacterium
- yeastFermenting fungus
- bacteriophageVirus infecting bacterial cells
- host cellCell invaded by pathogen
- bacterial cultureCultivated microorganism population
gene splicing
Combining DNA from organisms
plasmid · insertion · transformation · annealing · ligation · PCR · Southern blot · sequencing · cassette · construct
plasmid
Self-replicating DNA circle
- vectorQuantity with direction
- geneHereditary information unit
- nucleotideGenetic code subunit
sequence · chromosome · exon · intron · promoter · codon · base pair · double helix · open reading frame
insulin
Pancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- monoclonal antibodiesIdentical lab-cloned immune proteins
- gene therapyMedical DNA modification treatment
- biopharmaceuticalsMedicines derived from living sources
vaccines · growth hormone · interferon · clotting factors · GMO · biosensors · bioremediation · forensics · paternity testing
Boyer
French-origin family name
E. coli
Intestinal rod-shaped bacterium
- yeastFermenting fungus
- bacteriophageVirus infecting bacterial cells
- host cellCell invaded by pathogen
- BiotechDNA, bioengineering, genetic testing, gene, DNA sequencing
- geneticsDNA, allele, genotype, genes, gene
- 1970s ScienceVoyager missions, CT scan, gene splicing, microprocessor, test tube baby
- GMOsgolden rice, GMO soy, GMO seeds, genetic modification, genetically modified
- biotechnologygenetic engineering, bioengineering, gene editing, gene splicing, DNA analysis
- Molecular Biologyreplication, transcription, translation, gene expression, gene regulation
combination, recombine, recombined, uncombined, recombination, combinatorial, recombining, recombinant, combiner