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gene expression [′jēn ik¦spresh·ən] (genetics) The transcription, translation, and phenotypic manifestation of a gene. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The analysis of gene sequence and gene expression variations allows for the detection of defective genes and polymorphisms associated with specific diseases. Gene expression is a unique way of characterizing how cells and organisms adapt to changes in the external environment. However, we now have a number of methods that allow identification of genes critical for survival in a host as well as methods that allow direct measurement of gene expression during interaction with a host. |
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