Molecular Biology Research Technique
gene modification
ex·pres·sion mod·i·fi·ca·tion
Subclass of:
Genetic Engineering
Definitions related to gene modification:
  • (gene editing) Genetic engineering or molecular biology techniques that involve DNA REPAIR mechanisms for incorporating site-specific modifications into a cell's genome.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • Any gene manipulation method used to generate a product with an altered sequence, structure, or conformation.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Gene editing, the ability to make highly specific changes in the DNA sequence of a living organism, essentially customizing its genetic makeup. Gene editing is performed using enzymes, particularly nucleases that have been engineered to target a specific DNA sequence, where they introduce cuts into...
    Encyclopedia Britannica
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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