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knockout  

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  • Gene knockouts are genetically engineered animals in which a specific gene is disrupted so that the gene product is no longer produced. The absence of the gene often leads to some observable effects in terms of animal physiology, behavior, or other characteristics. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Knockout]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/knockout

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