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transgenesis

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[trans-jen-uh-sis, tranz-] / trænsˈdʒɛn ə sɪs, trænz- /

noun

Biotechnology.

  1. the transfer of human genes into animals or cultured cells, especially to produce molecules with therapeutic value.

  2. the transfer of cloned genes to another breed or species.

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Dr. Mintz also did pioneering work in transgenesis — the introduction of genetic material from one organism into another — often using specialized needles and other equipment that she built herself.

From Washington Post • Jan. 14, 2022

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