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transgene

British  
/ ˈtrænzˌdʒiːn /

noun

  1. a gene that is transferred from an organism of one species to an organism of another species by genetic engineering

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The other RNA is the template for the transgene DNA to be inserted, plus gene expression control elements -- an entire autonomous transgene cassette that R2 protein inserts into the genome, Collins said.

From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 2024

In experiments, Zhang and Van Treeck synthesized mRNA-encoding R2 protein and a template RNA that would generate a transgene with a fluorescent protein expressed by an RNA polymerase promoter.

From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 2024

"The modification we did doesn't bring any transgene into the genome of this bacteria," she explained.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2022

As a partner in WEMA, Monsanto has provided genetic material for breeding as well as the drought-tolerant transgene used in DroughtGard royalty free.

From Nature • Sep. 25, 2013

During tests in Oregon of a pesticide-tolerant bentgrass in 2003, “introgression of the transgene into weedy populations was detected at a considerable distance from the test sites,” the report stated.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2013