gene splicing. [jÄn]. a process by which a segment of DNA is attached to or inserted into a strand of DNA from another source. In recombinant DNA technology, DNA from humans or other organisms is spliced into bacterial plasmids.
How does whooping cough spread. Whooping cough is spread by tiny wet drops produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. People with whooping cough can spread the disease from the time they get a runny nose until 3 weeks after their cough starts.People with whooping cough can prevent spreading the disease if they take the right antibiotics. Older children and adults, including parents, often have mild disease.They can spread whooping cough and not know it. This is because they do not feel very sick so they do not see a doctor or get treated.eople with whooping cough can prevent spreading the disease if they take the right antibiotics. Older children and adults, including parents, often have mild disease. They can spread whooping cough and not know it. This is because they do not feel very sick so they do not see a doctor or get treated.
Whooping cough(or pertussis) is caused by a bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. When an infected person coughes or sneezes, the bacteria moves through the air. This is the râ¦eason Pertussis is an extremely contagious disease.