| gene splicing | A procedure by which one DNA molecule or fragment can be attached to another. (14 Nov 1997) |
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| gene supression | <molecular biology> The halting of abnormal gene activity which results in the restoration of lost or impaired genetic function. (09 Oct 1997) |
| gene switch | <molecular biology> A situation in which a cell or organism stops expressing one gene orgene group and switches to expressing a different gene or group of genes. (09 Oct 1997) |
| gene synthesis | <molecular biology> The complete synthesis of a gene using a DNA synthesiser (gene machine), or the assembly of oligonucleotides so synthesised into a synthetic gene, as opposed to cloning. (14 Nov 1997) |
| gene targeting | The integration of exogenous DNA into the genome of an organism at sites where its expression can be suitably controlled. This integration occurs as a result of homologous recombination. (12 Dec 1998) |
| gene testing | Testing a sample of blood (or another fluid or tissue) for evidence of a gene. The evidence can be biochemical, chromosomal, or genetic. The aim is to learn whether a gene for a disease is present or absent. (12 Dec 1998) |
| gene therapy | <molecular biology> Treatment of a disease caused by malfunction of a gene, by stably transfecting the cells of the organism with the normal gene. (18 Nov 1997) |
| gene transfer | <molecular biology> General tem for the insertion of foreign genes into a cell or organism. Synonymous with transfection. (18 Nov 1997) |
| gene translocation | The movement of a gene fragment from one chromosomal location to another, which often alters or abolishes expression. (09 Oct 1997) |
| gene, evolutionarily conserved | A gene that has remained essentially unchanged throughout evolution. Conservation of a gene indicates that it is unique and essential. There is not an extra copy of that gene with which evolution can tinker. And changes in the gene are likely to be lethal. (12 Dec 1998) |
| geneagenesis | <biology> Alternate generation. See Generation. Origin: Gr. Race + E. Genesis. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| genealogical | Of or pertaining to genealogy; as, a genealogical table; genealogical order. Genealog"ically, Genealogical tree, a family lineage or genealogy drawn out under the form of a tree and its branches. Origin: Cf. F. Genealogique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| genealogy | 1. Heredity. 2. The explicit assembly of the descent of a person or family; it may be of any length. Origin: G. Genea, descent, + logos, study (05 Mar 2000) |
| genecology | <study> The scientific study of genetic variation within a species as it relatesto the environment. (09 Oct 1997) |
| genera | Plural of genus. (05 Mar 2000) |