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<li><a href="https://2010.igem.org/Team:Edinburgh/Human/Branding">branding research</a></li> | <li><a href="https://2010.igem.org/Team:Edinburgh/Human/Branding">branding research</a></li> | ||
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<li><a href="https://2010.igem.org/Team:Edinburgh/Human/FutureApps">future applications</a></li> | <li><a href="https://2010.igem.org/Team:Edinburgh/Human/FutureApps">future applications</a></li> | ||
<li><a href="https://2010.igem.org/Team:Edinburgh/Human/SelfReflection">self-reflection</a></li> | <li><a href="https://2010.igem.org/Team:Edinburgh/Human/SelfReflection">self-reflection</a></li> | ||
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| + | <b>Biobricks</b> – DNA sequence with defined structure, function and standardised ends for use in easy assembly. <br> | ||
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| + | <b>Vector</b> – tool made of genetic material used to transfer foreign genetic material into a cell. <br> | ||
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| + | <b>Plasmid backbone</b> – circular vector with selection marker capable of holding a DNA insert. <br> | ||
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| + | <b>Assembly</b> – combination of parts to create a whole. <br> | ||
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| + | <b>Chassis</b> – cell used to house and hold parts together, providing an environment for propagation and function. <br> | ||
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| + | <b>Open sourcing</b> – Principle of access to source information and/or materials without obstacles of copyright or profit making.<br> | ||
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| + | <b>Digestion</b> – process of chemically breaking down larger molecules into smaller parts. <br> | ||
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| + | <b>Registry of standard biological parts</b> – catalogue of Biobricks and their characterisation and categorisation information.<br> | ||
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| + | <b>Engineering</b> – Practical application of scientific and mathematical principles.<br> | ||
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| + | <b>Synthetic</b> – made through a process that alters naturally occurring material. <br> | ||
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| + | <b>Protein</b> – molecule made from one or more amino acid chains with a specific 3D structure and function, made by and required for life.<br> | ||
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| + | <b>DNA</b> - Deoxyribonucleic acid. No simple definition despite common beliefs eg code of life.<br> | ||
| + | Contains chain made up of four bases of ACTG. | ||
| + | This sequence can contain information. | ||
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Revision as of 20:20, 26 October 2010
Communication of Science
Agreed term definitions
Biobricks – DNA sequence with defined structure, function and standardised ends for use in easy assembly.
Vector – tool made of genetic material used to transfer foreign genetic material into a cell.
Plasmid backbone – circular vector with selection marker capable of holding a DNA insert.
Assembly – combination of parts to create a whole.
Chassis – cell used to house and hold parts together, providing an environment for propagation and function.
Open sourcing – Principle of access to source information and/or materials without obstacles of copyright or profit making.
Digestion – process of chemically breaking down larger molecules into smaller parts.
Registry of standard biological parts – catalogue of Biobricks and their characterisation and categorisation information.
Engineering – Practical application of scientific and mathematical principles.
Synthetic – made through a process that alters naturally occurring material.
Protein – molecule made from one or more amino acid chains with a specific 3D structure and function, made by and required for life.
DNA - Deoxyribonucleic acid. No simple definition despite common beliefs eg code of life.
Contains chain made up of four bases of ACTG.
This sequence can contain information.
