The Helios Gene Gun is a new way for in
vivo transformation of cells or organisms (i.e. gene
therapy and genetic immunization (DNA vaccination)). This gun
uses Biolistic ® particle bombardment where DNA- or RNA-coated
gold particles are loaded into the gun and you pull the trigger.
A low pressure helium pulse delivers the coated gold particles
into virtually any target cell or tissue. The particles carry
the DNA so that you do not have to remove cells from tissue in
order to transform the cells. (Go to BioRad
and search for "Helios" to learn more.)
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