Phrases with «gene amplification»

Gene amplification refers to a process in which multiple copies of a specific gene are produced within a cell. It is like making duplicates of a gene to increase its quantity. This can happen naturally or be induced by scientists. Gene amplification is important for various cellular functions and can be used in genetic engineering or medical research. Full definition

Sentences with «gene amplification»

  • An average of 42 percent of mutations and 63 percent of gene amplifications differed between primary and metastatic sites. (sciencedaily.com)
  • A team of scientists, led by Jill L. Maron, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Tufts Medical Center, reports that by combining gene amplification techniques with advanced computational analysis tools they were able to identify and validate salivary biomarkers to predict oral feeding readiness in preterm infants. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The IQFISH panel for lung cancer is a set of oligonucleotide - based FISH probes, premixed with IQFISH Buffer, for the detection of rearrangements involving the ALK, ROS, and RET genes, and the detection of MET gene amplification by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). (sciencemag.org)
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