English-Russian Biotechnology Glossary. A. F. Valikhov, V. V. Kolotvin, O. A. Legonkova, I. A. Rogov, Thomas Creamer. 2007.
genetic mutation — noun (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism • Syn: ↑mutation, ↑chromosomal mutation • Derivationally related forms: ↑mutational (for: ↑mutation) … Useful english dictionary
Genetic testing — (also called DNA based tests) is among the newest and most sophisticated of techniques[1] used to test for genetic disorders which involves direct examination of the DNA molecule itself. Other genetic tests include biochemical tests for such gene … Wikipedia
genetic disease, human — Introduction any of the diseases and disorders that are caused by mutations in one or more genes (gene). With the increasing ability to control infectious and nutritional diseases in developed countries, there has come the realization … Universalium
Mutation — For other uses, see Mutation (disambiguation). Part of the Biology series on Evolution … Wikipedia
genetic science — noun the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms • Syn: ↑genetics • Derivationally related forms: ↑genetic (for: ↑genetics), ↑genetical (for: ↑genetics) … Useful english dictionary
mutation — noun 1) cells that have undergone mutation Syn: alteration, change, variation, modification, transformation, metamorphosis, transmutation; humorous transmogrification 2) a genetic mutation Syn: mutant, freak (of nature), deviant … Thesaurus of popular words
Genetic pathway — A genetic pathway is the set of interactions occurring between a group of genes who depend on each other s individual functions in order to make the aggregate function of the network available to the cell. Commonly, pathways are shown using the… … Wikipedia
genetic heterogeneity — the production of identical or similar phenotypes by more than one genetic mutation; either by different mutant alleles at the same locus (allelic h.) or by mutations at two or more loci (locus h.) … Medical dictionary
mutation — noun 1》 the action or process of changing in form or nature. ↘a change. 2》 a change in the structure of a gene resulting in a variant form which may be transmitted to subsequent generations. ↘a distinct form resulting from genetic… … English new terms dictionary
mutation — noun 1) Syn: alteration, change, transformation, metamorphosis, transmutation 2) a genetic mutation Syn: mutant, freak (of nature), deviant, monstrosity, monster … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
Genetic engineering in fiction — Genetic engineering is a popular subject of fiction, especially science fiction.DiscussionDuring the early twentieth century, science fiction writers began to consider the possible alteration of human beings and other species, either through the… … Wikipedia
