Glossary of terms
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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 tiny membrane-bound particles released by cells into their… -
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 Study of the Full Range of Biological Molecules
“Omics” is a term describing advanced fields of research in biology and medicine that focus on… -
Microbiota
The name Microbiota refers to an ecological population of microorganisms, mostly bacteria, that… -
The Endocrine System
The endocrine system, also known as the system of internal secretion, is a network of glands… -
Model Organism
A model organism is a non-human living organism, such as a fruit fly or laboratory mouse, used for… -
Lymphocytes
Lymphocytes are white blood cells that play a central role in the immune system. They are… -
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases are disorders of the nervous system characterized by the gradual death… -
WASp Protein
The WASp protein, whose name stands for Wiskott–Aldrich Syndrome protein, is a 502-amino acid…
