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A cell culture method that enables cells with specific characteristics to be isolated from a mixture of cells. For example, only cells that have incorporated a vector that encodes an antibiotic resistance gene would survive the addition of the antibiotic
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| selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor |
(SSRIs), Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors: Medications which slow down the ability of nerve cells to absorb serotonin, a neurotransmitter (chemical that serves as a messenger between nerves). Example: Prozac.
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| selection coefficient |
The proportional excess or deficiency of fitness of one genotype in relation to another genotype.
Ãâó: helios.bto.ed.ac.uk/bto/glossary/s.htm
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| selective estrogen receptor modulator |
A family of drugs for use in preventing osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. SERMs act like estrogen in some tissues, while at other times blocking the effects of estrogen. That is why they are said to be selective.
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| selective |
Applied to a trade policy, this means one that affects only some countries, not all, in contrast to MFN policy. Selectivity is an important concern in the use of safeguards, which countries often would prefer to make selective but are required by GATT Article XIX to be nondiscriminatory.
Ãâó: www-personal.umich.edu/~alandear/glossary/s.html
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