(genetics) Any technique or mechanism by which the expression of a gene is prevented.

(genetics) The complete set of unique alleles that would be found by inspecting the genetic material of every living member of a species or population.

(genetics) A gene with a known location in a chromosome; used to track the insertion of DNA into organisms

plural of gene pool

(genetics) Any of several genes that share a common sequence of DNA and are involved in the regulation of morphogenesis.

(genetics) The transcription and translation of a gene into messenger RNA and thus into a protein.

(genetics) A technique in which fragments of DNA (often from different individuals or species) are combined to form recombinant DNA, especially as a part of genetic engineering.

plural of gene therapy

(genetics) A group of closely related genes that make similar gene products.

plural of gene family