Transfer of genes between organisms, either horizontally between organisms in a manner other than reproduction, or vertically from the parental generation to offspring via sexual or asexual reproduction.

(genetics) Transfer of alleles or genes from one population to another.

(genetics) The transcription and translation of a gene into messenger RNA and thus into a protein.

(genetics) A gene with a known location in a chromosome; used to track the insertion of DNA into organisms

plural of gene pool

(genetics) Any technique or mechanism by which the expression of a gene is prevented.

(genetics) The complete set of unique alleles that would be found by inspecting the genetic material of every living member of a species or population.

plural of lateral gene transfer

plural of X-linked gene

(genetics) Any gene located on the sex chromosomes. Typically, these genes are found on the X chromosome and not on the Y chromosome.