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homologous recombination  

Note

  • Homologous recombination between a DNA sequence in a chromosome and a newly introduced DNA sequence (gene targeting) allows the specific replacement of an endogenous gene by another gene. In practice, gene replacement has been mainly used to specifically inactivate a gene in the mouse. (Source : INRA)

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Subject

  • Genetics and heredity

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https://opendata.inra.fr/BRMH/180

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