Biotechnology Vocabulary

• The amplification of sound through the speakers was clear and powerful.
• I love how the amplification makes the music sound so much better.
• The amplification at the concert was lit!
• The amplification of his emotions was evident in his passionate speech.

noun a rod-shaped bacterium

• The bacillus is a type of bacteria that can cause disease in humans.
• I heard that bacillus bacteria can make you really sick if you're not careful.
• Watch out for those nasty bacillus bugs, they can mess you up!
• The bacillus of negativity can spread quickly if not addressed promptly.

verb to undergo a change or alteration in form or nature

• The virus has the potential to mutate rapidly, making it difficult to develop effective treatments.
• I heard that some viruses can mutate and become even more contagious.
• Dude, did you see how that rumor mutated into a totally different story?
• Over time, her feelings towards him began to mutate from love to resentment.

noun a recombinant organism, cell, or genetic material.

adjective relating to or denoting an organism, cell, or genetic material formed by recombination.

• The recombinant DNA technology has revolutionized the field of genetic engineering.
• Scientists have been working with recombinant DNA to create new organisms.
• I heard they're messing around with that recombinant stuff in the lab.
• Just like how genes can be mixed and matched in recombinant DNA, ideas can be combined in innovative ways.

noun an organism that thrives in extreme environments, such as high temperatures or high salinity

adjective describing an extremophile or relating to extremophiles

• Extremophiles are microorganisms that thrive in extreme environments such as high temperatures or acidic conditions.
• I find extremophiles fascinating because they can survive in places where most organisms cannot.
• Those extremophiles are like the tough guys of the microbial world, living in the harshest conditions.
• Being an extremophile in the business world means being able to adapt and thrive in challenging situations.

noun iGAS - a brand name or acronym for a company or product

• The iGAS system is a cutting-edge technology used in industrial gas analysis.
• I heard that iGAS is the latest thing in gas analysis.
• I'm all about that iGAS life, it's so cool!
• Using iGAS is like having a superpower in the world of gas analysis.

noun a term used in the pharmaceutical industry to describe the period when multiple patents for blockbuster drugs expire, allowing generic versions to enter the market

• The pharmaceutical company is facing a significant revenue decline due to the upcoming patent cliff.
• The drug company is about to lose a lot of money because of the patent cliff.
• The company is screwed when the patent cliff hits.
• The patent cliff looms like a dark cloud over the company's future profits.

noun a substance or solution that has been retained during a filtration process

• The retentate from the filtration process contained a high concentration of the desired compound.
• I accidentally spilled some retentate on the lab bench, can you help me clean it up?
• I have no idea what to do with this retentate, it's just sitting in the corner of the lab.
• The retentate of memories from that trip still lingered in her mind, vivid and clear.

noun a slimy substance produced by hagfish as a defense mechanism

• Scientists have discovered unique properties in hagfish slime that make it a valuable resource for various industries.
• Have you heard about the hagfish slime that can be used in making eco-friendly products?
• I can't believe how gross hagfish slime is, but apparently it's really useful!
• Her excuses were as slippery as hagfish slime, impossible to grasp.

noun a compound formed by the combination of hematin and actinio-

• Actiniohematin is a compound that is used in the treatment of certain types of malaria.
• I heard actiniohematin is a powerful drug for treating malaria.
• Have you tried that actiniohematin stuff for malaria?
• Her love for him was like actiniohematin, powerful and effective in curing all the pain in his heart.

noun a taxonomic group of bacteria that are filamentous and branching in structure

• Actinomyxida is a class of parasitic protozoans that infect various marine organisms.
• I read an article about Actinomyxida and how they affect marine life.
• Did you know Actinomyxida can mess up the whole ecosystem?
• The spread of Actinomyxida in the ocean is like a silent killer, slowly impacting the balance of marine life.

noun a genus of hydrozoans, including the species Aequorea victoria, known for its bioluminescent properties

• The Aequorea genus of jellyfish is known for its bioluminescent properties.
• Have you ever seen those Aequorea jellyfish that glow in the dark?
• Those Aequorea jellyfish are like little light shows in the ocean.
• Her creativity shone brightly, much like the bioluminescence of the Aequorea jellyfish.

noun Aerobacillus - a type of bacteria that thrives in the presence of oxygen

• Aerobacillus is a genus of bacteria that thrives in aerobic conditions.
• I read an interesting article about Aerobacillus and its ability to survive in oxygen-rich environments.
• Some people call Aerobacillus 'the air-loving bacteria' due to its aerobic nature.
• Just like Aerobacillus needs oxygen to survive, some people thrive in high-pressure situations.