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Friday, July 25, 2008

Glossary

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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X-ray crystallography An essential technique for determining the three-dimensional structure of biological molecules. This information aids in the discovery of products that will interact with the biological molecule.

Xenobiotics Synthetic chemicals believed to be resistant to environmental degradation. A branch of biotechnology called bioremediation is seeking to develop biological methods to degrade such compounds.

Xenotransplantation The transplantation of living organs, cells or tissues from animals into humans.

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