Transgeenisen

Transgeenisen is the genitive singular form of the Swedish adjective "transgen." This term translates to "transgenic" in English. In a biological context, "transgenic" refers to an organism that has been genetically modified by the introduction of a gene from a different species. This process involves incorporating foreign DNA, often called a transgene, into the organism's own genome. The goal of creating transgenic organisms can vary widely, from enhancing desirable traits, such as disease resistance in crops or increased milk production in livestock, to developing models for studying human diseases or producing pharmaceutical proteins. The resulting organism carries the introduced gene and can pass it on to its offspring. The study and application of transgenic organisms fall under the field of genetic engineering and biotechnology.