Gene Splicing

C1 8+

Collocations of gene splicing

genetic engineering
Frequency: 80 %

Gene splicing is a common technique used in genetic engineering.

biotechnology
Frequency: 70 %

The field of biotechnology heavily relies on gene splicing for various applications.

gene editing
Frequency: 65 %

CRISPR technology allows for precise gene editing through gene splicing techniques.

molecular biology
Frequency: 60 %

Researchers in molecular biology often utilize gene splicing to study gene function.

DNA manipulation
Frequency: 50 %

Gene splicing involves precise DNA manipulation to create desired genetic modifications.

Idiomatic Expressions for gene splicing

  • Phrase: gene splicing gone wrong
    Meaning: refers to a situation where genetic manipulation has led to negative or unintended consequences
    Usage: The movie depicted a dystopian future where gene splicing gone wrong resulted in mutated creatures terrorizing the population.