Biolistics

**Definition:** Techniques where DNA is delivered directly into organelles at high speed using projectiles coated with nucleic acid, shot from a helium-powered gun (gene gun). One of these techniques involves immunization by DNA VACCINES, which delivers DNA-coated gold beads to the epidermis.

**Tree numbers:** - E02.319.267.530.620.570.100 - E05.393.350.100

**Synonyms:** - Gene-Gun Technique