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gene product

Biology; Genome

The biochemical material, either RNA or protein, resulting from expression of a gene. The amount of gene product is used to measure how active a gene is; abnormal amounts can be correlated with ...

gene testing

Biology; Genome

See: genetic testing, genetic screening.

An experimental procedure aimed at replacing, manipulating, or supplementing nonfunctional or misfunctioning genes with healthy genes. See also: gene, inherit, somatic cell gene therapy, germ line ...

gene transfer

Biology; Genome

Incorporation of new DNA into and organism's cells, usually by a vector such as a modified virus. Used in gene therapy. See also: mutation, gene therapy, vector.

genetic code

Biology; Genome

The sequence of nucleotides, coded in triplets (codons) along the mRNA, that determines the sequence of amino acids in protein synthesis. A gene's DNA sequence can be used to predict the mRNA ...