Across
- 3. Replacing faulty genes to treat disease
- 7. Making a genetic copy — it’s like Ctrl+C
- 8. Undifferentiated cells with huge medical potential
- 10. Merging biology and computer science — tracking genes like a nerdy detective
- 11. Gene-editing tool that acts like molecular scissors — precise and powerful
- 14. Field that uses biotech to solve crimes
- 18. Organism with genes from another species — genetic remixing
Down
- 1. Technique that separates DNA by size
- 2. Study of entire genomes — huge data, big discoveries
- 4. DNA combined from different sources
- 5. Study of all proteins in an organism — the sequel to genomics
- 6. Small circular DNA in bacteria — useful for sneaky genetic insertions
- 9. Cut DNA at specific sequences — nature’s built-in scissors
- 12. Tailoring treatment based on genetic info — your genes, your prescription
- 13. Organisms with modified genes — engineered for better traits (or bigger corn)
- 15. Some now made using recombinant DNA — safe, science-based protection
- 16. Technology that amplifies DNA
- 17. Using biology to solve problems or make products — science meets business