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rDNA

American  

noun

  • rDNAs
    plural
  1. Genetics. recombinant DNA.

  2. Genetics. ribosomal DNA.


rDNA Scientific  
  1. Abbreviation of recombinant DNA


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To test this idea, they engineered an artificial way to secure rDNA to the membrane surrounding the nucleus of yeast cells so they could control when it was anchored and when it was not.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 25, 2024

A new study of 500,000 individuals indicates that people who have more copies of rDNA are more likely to develop inflammation and diseases during their lifetimes.

From Science Daily ● May 14, 2024

As a result, any transgene inserted into the rDNA region of the genome would be treated with kid gloves inside the nucleolus.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 20, 2024

Dr. Berg and his team began preparing for the next step: introducing the rDNA into E. coli and animal cells.

From New York Times ● Feb. 21, 2023

In 1971, he was already a well-known researcher at Stanford University when he oversaw the artificial introduction of DNA from one virus into another, creating the first recombinant DNA, or rDNA.

From New York Times ● Feb. 21, 2023

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