knockout

n. the elimination or inactivation of a particular gene in an individual organism or in a line of organisms by an experimenter in order to better understand the function of that gene. Using genetic engineering, scientists replace a normal gene in an organism (such as a mouse) with a defective gene and assess the impact of the defect on the organism. Also called gene knockout.

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Psychology term of the day

December 22nd 2024

eclectic counseling

any counseling theory or practice that incorporates and combines doctrines, findings, and techniques selected from diverse theoretical systems.