regulatory gene
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of regulatory gene
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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The researchers found that this convergent evolution is likely related to changes in the number of copies and the expression patterns of the floral regulatory gene, CYC2.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2024
They learned that this switch acts on the key memory regulatory gene Tcf7.
From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2024
Modifying one such regulatory gene in maize gives a 10% higher yield—a major gain compared with the 1% increase per year achieved by traditional plant breeding.
From Science Magazine • Jul. 22, 2022
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