Shuttle vector
A vector that can replicate in the cells of more than one organism (e.g. in both E. coli and in yeast).
Sibs
An abbreviation for siblings.
Shuttle vectors are plasmids that are capable of existing in several different species. They are useful when transferring genes to multicellular organisms.
Viruses
Viruses are the vectors of choice for animal cells.
Overall, the organism can be easily cultivated and maintained in the laboratory. Moreover, auxotrophic mutants are available, the cells are easily transformable, and genetic manipulation systems such as shuttle vectors and expression vectors are ...
 See also: Chromosome, Cells, Genome, Expression, Insert
  
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