The process by which a gene gets turned on in a cell to make RNA and proteins. Gene expression may be measured by looking at the RNA, or the protein made from … [Read more...]
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gene expression profile
Information about all messenger RNAs that are made in various cell types. A gene expression profile may be used to find and diagnose a disease or condition and … [Read more...]
gene therapy
Treatment that alters a gene. In studies of gene therapy for cancer, researchers are trying to improve the body's natural ability to fight the disease or to … [Read more...]
gene transfer
The insertion of genetic material into a cell. … [Read more...]
gene-modified
Cells that have been altered to contain different genetic material than they originally contained. … [Read more...]
general anesthesia
A temporary loss of feeling and a complete loss of awareness that feels like a very deep sleep. It is caused by special drugs or other substances called … [Read more...]
generalized anxiety disorder
A condition marked by excessive worry and feelings of fear, dread, and uneasiness that last six months or longer. Other symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder … [Read more...]
generic
Official nonbrand names by which medicines are known. Generic names usually refer to the chemical name of the drug. … [Read more...]
genetic
Inherited; having to do with information that is passed from parents to offspring through genes in sperm and egg cells. … [Read more...]
genetic analysis
The study of a sample of DNA to look for mutations (changes) that may increase risk of disease or affect the way a person responds to treatment. … [Read more...]