Transgenesis
Transgenesis
Transgenesis (/trænzˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/; from Latin trans "across, beyond, through" and Greek genesis "origin, source, beginning") is a biotechnological process that involves the introduction of foreign genes into an organism's genomic structure.
Etymology
The term "transgenesis" is derived from the Latin prefix trans meaning "across, beyond, through", and the Greek word genesis meaning "origin, source, beginning". It was first used in the context of genetics in the late 20th century.
Process
The process of transgenesis involves the use of recombinant DNA technology to introduce new genetic material into an organism. This is typically achieved through the use of a vector, which is a DNA molecule used as a vehicle to artificially carry foreign genetic material into another cell. The foreign gene is inserted into the vector, which is then introduced into the target organism.
Applications
Transgenesis has a wide range of applications in various fields such as medicine, agriculture, and research. In medicine, it is used for the production of genetically modified animals for gene therapy. In agriculture, it is used to enhance the traits of crops and livestock. In research, it is used to study the functions of specific genes.
Related Terms
- Genetic engineering: The direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.
- Gene therapy: The therapeutic delivery of nucleic acid polymers into a patient's cells as a drug to treat disease.
- Genetically modified organism: An organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.
- Recombinant DNA: DNA that has been formed artificially by combining constituents from different organisms.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Transgenesis
- Wikipedia's article - Transgenesis
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