(genetics) The transfer of genetic material from one organism to another one that is not its offspring; especially common among bacteria.

plural of lateral gene transfer

The mode of soil formation.

The origin, start, or point at which something comes into being.

(religion) The first book in the Hebrew Bible. / A female given name from Ancient Greek of American usage since the 1980s. / (video games) A video game console, the Sega Genesis.

origin / production

plural of genesis

Of or relating to generation.

(obsolete) The study of generation (reproduction)

A set of genes (with a specified function)