rDNA
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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
It's as if the nucleolus becomes leaky, letting in molecules that can wreak havoc on the fragile rDNA.
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
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
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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