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Investigative Techniques > Genetic Techniques > Gene Transfer Techniques > Biolistics

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Biolistics  

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  • Gene Gun Technique
  • Gene-Gun Technique
  • Gene-Gun Techniques

Scope note

  • Techniques where DNA is delivered directly into organelles at high speed using projectiles coated with nucleic acid, shot from a helium-powered gun (gene gun). One of these techniques involves immunization by DNA VACCINES, which delivers DNA-coated gold beads to the epidermis.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D019470

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