gene insertion
[/dʒiːn ɪnˈsɜːrʃən/]
nounpl: gene insertions
inserção gênica
1. A molecular biology technique where a foreign or modified gene is introduced into an organism's genome at a specific location
Gene insertion has revolutionized the treatment of genetic disorders by allowing scientists to correct defective genes.
A inserção gênica revolucionou o tratamento de doenças genéticas ao permitir que os cientistas corrijam genes defeituosos.
2. The process of incorporating genetic material into the DNA of a living organism using molecular techniques
The researchers performed gene insertion on the mice to study the effects of the new protein.
Os pesquisadores realizaram inserção gênica nos camundongos para estudar os efeitos da nova proteína.
Gene insertion is a central concept in modern biotechnology and genetic medicine, widely researched and discussed in both Brazilian and American scientific communities. In Brazil, this technology has gained prominence in agricultural biotechnology (GMO crops) and medical research. The terminology is highly technical and standardized across Portuguese-speaking scientific institutions.
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