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Biology: what is a plasmid?

By Jack Posted on September 15, 2024 Posted in biology Tagged with biotechnology, DNA, genetics, microbiology, plasmid

Tutoring biology, terms come up. The tutor mentions plasmid. In cell biology, a plasmid is a section of DNA outside of and independent from the cell’s chromosomes. A plasmid may contain genes not found in the chromosomes of its host. …

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Biology: phage therapy

By Jack Posted on September 14, 2024 Posted in biology Tagged with biotechnology, phage therapy

Tutoring biology, applications arise. The tutor mentions phage therapy. Phage therapy is an elegant way to tackle harmful bacteria. It involves using a virus, called a bacteriophage or simply a phage, that attacks a specific type of bacteria. Phages don’t …

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Biology: what is a plasmid?

Biology: phage therapy