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Factor VIII

A large, complex protein that aids in blood clotting and is used to treat hemophilia. See also Antihemophilic factors.

Feedstock

The raw material used for chemical or biological processes.

Fermentation

The process of growing microorganisms for the production of various chemical or pharmaceutical compounds. Microbes are normally incubated under specific conditions in the presence of nutrients in large tanks called fermentors.

Functional foods

Foods containing compounds with beneficial health effects beyond those provided by the basic nutrients, minerals and vitamins. Also called nutraceuticals.

Functional genomics

A field of research that aims to understand what each gene does, how it is regulated and how it interacts with other genes.

Fusion

Joining of the membrane of two cells, thus creating a daughter cell that contains some of the same properties from each parent cells. Used in making hybridomas.

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