splicing

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splice

(splīs)

tr.v. spliced, splic·ing, splic·es

a. To join (two pieces of film, for example) at the ends.

b. To join (ropes, for example) by interweaving strands.

2. To join (pieces of wood) by overlapping and binding at the ends.

3. To join together or insert (segments of DNA or RNA) so as to form new genetic combinations or alter a genetic structure.

4. Slang To join in marriage: They went to Las Vegas to get spliced.

1. A joining by splicing.

2. A place where parts have been spliced.

[Obsolete Dutch splissen, from Middle Dutch.]

splic′er n.

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splicing - a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together; "the break was due to an imperfect splice"

splice

junction, conjunction - something that joins or connects

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épissage

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The door to the surgeon's room stood open, meantime, but the cutting, sewing, splicing, and bandaging going on in there in plain view did not seem to disturb anyone's appetite.

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He was busy with a copy of verses, and East and Tom were chatting together in whispers by the light of the fire, and splicing a favourite old fives bat which had sprung.

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The new genes were involved in controlling alternative splicing events that are often disrupted in autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Over 200 genes linked to autism identified

Summary: TEHRAN (FNA)- Influenza A (flu A) hijacks host proteins for viral RNA splicing and blocking these interactions caused replication of the virus to slow, according to new research published in Nature Communications by Kristin W.

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AFL has launched the LightLink 550 optical splicing and distribution enclosure (LL-550), a compact wall-mounted enclosure that builds upon the success of its larger counterpart, the LightLink 580, by providing similar patching and splicing capability, but in a smaller form factor.

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'So basically, we have made the connection between the process of alternative splicing and the development of this system that coordinates heart contraction and function,' Cooper added.

Heart's development doesn't stop with birth

The team of researchers identified the CELF1 protein as being responsible for regulating certain alternative splicing events, Cooper said.So by turning on and off CELF1 expression at different points in development, researchers were able to see how the protein affects development during this stage.

Heart's development doesn't stop with birth

Splicing and connecting, play a significant role in a network's cost and performance.

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03 (ANI): Turns out, a new method has identified splicing biomarkers for liver cancer.

Liver cancer: New method identifies splicing biomarkers

Today Mesdan, the world leader in the yarn joining, offers a new splicing technology, combining air and water, which has given perfect results in this area.