Phrases with «transgenic organisms»

Transgenic organisms are living things, like plants or animals, that have been genetically modified, meaning they have genes from other species inserted into their DNA. This modification is done in a laboratory to add specific desired traits to these organisms, such as increased resistance to diseases or improved growth. Full definition

Sentences with «transgenic organisms»

  • The new study is the first demonstration of an approach combining ancestral sequence reconstruction with the making of transgenic organisms to directly test hypotheses at multiple biological levels, Siddiq said. (sciencedaily.com)
  • «New study refutes how fruit flies developed their tolerance for alcohol: Experiments use transgenic organisms and biochemistry to test evolutionary hypothesis based on gene sequencing.» (sciencedaily.com)
  • To overcome limitations caused by blood shortages and contamination of donated blood by viruses, researchers worldwide have been working to create functional HSA either synthetically, with the help of yeast and bacteria, or in transgenic organisms such as cows and tobacco. (scientificamerican.com)
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