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genes

  • plural
    of gene.
    gene
    noun
    the basic physical unit of heredity; a linear sequence of nucleotides along a segment of DNA that provides the coded instructions for synthesis of RNA, which, when translated into protein, leads to the expression of hereditary character.

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Already there are hapless teams wondering if it’s time to stop tackling their opponents in order to chase some of those New Orleans quarterbacking genes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

"We saw that there are two sides to this transition: loss of glandular genes and activation of cell programs that cause the identity to switch into stem cells," said Joshi Alumkal, M.D.,

From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026

A small interfering RNA drug, or siRNA, “turns off” specific genes.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

Earlier research had linked the loss of two genes, TP53 and RB1, with transdifferentiation in prostate cancer.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026

First, genes had to be made of matter.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

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