Glossary of terms
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Oligonucleotide
An oligonucleotide, or oligo for short, is a short molecule composed of nucleotides, the basic… -
Nucleotide
DNA is like a long strand of beads called nucleotides. The word “nucleotide” originates from the… -
Organ-on-a-Chip
An organ-on-a-chip is a kind of “mini organ” or “tiny tissue” that researchers produce in a lab on… -
Regenerative medicine
A research field that deals with the restoration and repair of tissues and organs. In nature,… -
Extracellular vesicles (EVs)
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are small vesicles secreted by cells containing proteins, metabolites… -
Organoid
An organoid is a tiny, three-dimensional model of an organ, which is developed in the laboratory… -
Off-target editing (edits outside the target site)
This term refers to a situation in genetic editing where changes are made to the DNA or RNA that… -
Omics
The term omics includes several disciplines in biology that end with the suffix "-omics," and which… -
Microbiota
The name Microbiota refers to an ecological population of microorganisms, mostly bacteria, that… -
The Endocrine System
The endocrine system comprises glands and organs that secrete hormones. These hormones are tiny… -
The model animal
A model animal is an organism extensively studied by science. The term “model animal” has no… -
Lymphocytes
Lymphocytes is a general name for three types of white blood cells: T cells, B cells and NK cells.…
