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Biotech Ch1b

Biotech Essentials

TermDefinition
microarray solid support that hosts an array of microscopic spots of material to be assayed. used in high-throughput assays to identify molecules that bind to spotted material
Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) organisms whose genome has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally through mating or natural recombination
personalized medicine practice of medicine in which therapies are developed for patients most likely to benefit
bioreactors large production tank used to grow bacterial cultures
biofuels fuel produced from renewable biological resources
biosensors device that uses biological materials to monitor the presence of chemicals in a sample or environment
bioremediation use of microorganisms for the removal of pollutants from the environment
DNA Profiling comparison of individuals using differences in DNA sequences. can be used in criminal investigations
DNA Barcoding short sequence of an organism's DNA that can be used for species identification
pathogens infectious agents (bacteria, viruses, fungi, prions and parasites) that cause disease in host organism
nanobiotechnology area of study that applies nonbiological nanoscale devices to solve biological problems
nanoparticles particles that are 1-100nanometers in size
investigational new drug (IND) a regulatory application submitted to the FDA to obtain authorization to administer an unapproved experimental drug or biologic to humans
Toxic Waste any discarded material or byproduct capable of causing injury, illness, or death to living organisms.
patent an exclusive legal right granted by a government to an inventor, giving them the authority to exclude others from making, using, selling, or importing their invention for a limited period
product development 4 major phases: Conceptualization, Research, Development, Commercialization
Created by: MCHSBiotech
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