recombinant
n. C1 Advanced US //ɹɪˈkɑmbɪnənt// re·com·bi·nant
n. a new type of DNA that is made by joining pieces from two different sources. Scientists use this to create new genes or proteins.
n. a DNA molecule formed by the joining of two or more fragments from different sources. Often used in the context of genetic engineering to describe the resulting genetic material.
The scientists created a recombinant to study the new virus.
Researchers used recombinant DNA technology to insert a human gene into bacteria to produce insulin.
The development of recombinant proteins has revolutionized the pharmaceutical industry, allowing for the mass production of complex biological molecules that were previously difficult to isolate from natural sources.