Restriction enzymes are special proteins found in organisms that can cut DNA into smaller pieces at specific locations. They act like molecular scissors and are used in genetic engineering to manipulate and study DNA. Full definition
(C) A shorter centromere is observed in progeny strain MN89 based on Southern blot analysis using restriction enzymes SwaI and HpaI. (journals.plos.org)
The co-discoverers of restriction enzymes appear, but only Hamilton Smith is credited appropriately. (newscientist.com)
The rs2228059 SNP in IL - 15Rα was genotyped using PCR amplification, then digestion with restriction enzyme BsrI. (jci.org)