Biological and Genetic Research Vocabulary

A comprehensive list of vocabulary terms covering biological processes, genetic research, and scientific terminology as presented in the lecture transcript.

self-replicating

Describing something that is capable of producing a copy of itself.

element

A basic part or component of a larger system or whole.

transposable

Capable of being moved or changed into a different position.

detrimental to

Causing harm or damage to someone or something.

commandeer

To take control of or take possession of something.

multiply

To increase greatly in number or amount; to reproduce.

speculate

To form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence.

counterbalance

A force or influence that offsets or balances another.

hijack

To seize control of something, often to use it for one's own purposes.

evolve

To develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form.

duplicate

To make an exact copy of something.

hallmark

A distinctive feature or a typical characteristic of something.

tumor suppressor

A substance or agent that acts to prevent the formation or growth of tumors.

mutate

To undergo a change in form, nature, or genetic structure.

cornerstone

An important quality or feature on which a particular thing is based or depends.

physiology

The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.

vulnerable

Susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.

underpinning

A set of ideas, motives, or devices that justify or form the basis for something.

offer a new perspective

To provide a fresh or different way of looking at a situation or concept.

vertebrate

An animal characterized by the possession of a backbone or spinal column.

longevity

The quality of having a long life or the length of time that something lasts.

lifespan

The length of time for which a person or animal lives or a thing functions.

map

To record, represent, or reveal the arrangement or distribution of something like a genome.

genome

The complete set of genetic material or genes present in a cell or organism.

spill

To reveal or disclose information that was previously unknown.

anti-aging

Designed to prevent or slow the effects of getting older.

preprint

A version of a scientific paper that precedes formal peer review and publication.

peer-review

A process by which a scholarly work is checked by a group of experts in the same field.

genetic makeup

The specific combination of genes that form an individual's DNA.

bring to light

To reveal something or make it known to the public.

extraordinary

Very unusual, remarkable, or phi thường.

quintessential

Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality; highly important.

molecular mechanism

A system of biological interactions at the molecular level.

long-lived

Having a long life or existence.

elusive

Difficult to find, catch, achieve, or see.

repair toolkit

A metaphorical set of biological mechanisms used to fix damage within an organism.

for reference

Provided for the purpose of comparison or to help understanding.

fern

A flowerless plant which has feathery or leafy fronds.

whopping

Very large or extremely impressive in size or amount.