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rDNA

American  

noun

plural

rDNAs
  1. Genetics. recombinant DNA.

  2. Genetics. ribosomal DNA.


rDNA Scientific  
  1. Abbreviation of recombinant DNA


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In tests, the team found that large nucleoli had less stable rDNA than smaller ones.

From Science Daily • Nov. 25, 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

Inserting transgenes into rDNA regions of the genome is advantageous for reasons other than it gives them a safe harbor.

From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 2024

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

Mixed together, the two DNAs recombined and created a loop of rDNA, which contained the genes from the two different organisms.

From New York Times • Feb. 21, 2023