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| − | A ''' | + | A '''disease vector''' is an insect, animal or other organism which spreads disease indirectly. It is not the thing which ''causes'' the disease, but is a "carrier". Mosquitoes carry a [[parasite]] which causes [[malaria]]. Dogs can carry a germ which cause [[rabies]]. |
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| + | In [[genetics]], a '''vector''' is an agent, such as a virus or a small piece of [[DNA]] called a [[plasmid]], that carries a modified or foreign gene. When used in gene therapy, a vector delivers the desired gene to a target cell. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:39, July 15, 2016
A disease vector is an insect, animal or other organism which spreads disease indirectly. It is not the thing which causes the disease, but is a "carrier". Mosquitoes carry a parasite which causes malaria. Dogs can carry a germ which cause rabies.
In genetics, a vector is an agent, such as a virus or a small piece of DNA called a plasmid, that carries a modified or foreign gene. When used in gene therapy, a vector delivers the desired gene to a target cell.