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![[-- gene transfer --]](Images/Terms/gene_tra.gif)
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Insertion of unrelated DNA into the cells of an organism. There are many different reasons for gene transfer: for example, attempting to treat disease by supplying patients with therapeutic genes. There are also many possible ways to transfer genes. Most involve the use of a vector, such as a specially modified virus that can take the gene along when it enters the cell.
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Listen to a detailed explanation.
Dr. Donald Orlic, of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Genetics and Molecular Biology Branch, defines gene transfer. |
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cell, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), DNA replication, mRNA, mutation, protein, vector | |
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