Oh Yeah, Developmental Biology!

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fredbobturtles asked: Heya, can you explain Homologous recombination to me in layman's terms? Thankies

Homologous recombination is the rearrangement of related DNA sequences on a different molecule, crossing over in a region of identical sequence. 

Here is a quick and easy guide with some illustrations to help explain.

And this is an overview into homologous recombination and it’s use in genetic engineering. [knockout mice]

I hope that helps you understand :)

  1. tricktrekintrepid said: so… its like… making the same list in a different order?
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