Definition of «gene annotation»

"Gene annotation" refers to the process of identifying and describing the specific features and functions of genes. It involves analyzing DNA sequences to determine the location and structure of genes, as well as identifying the roles these genes play in different biological processes.

Sentences with «gene annotation»

The goal right now, Yu says, is to help with gene annotation efforts and allow search engines to better pinpoint whether or not current research links a condition to a gene. (sciencemag.org)
This additional sequencing information, the researchers observed, greatly improved gene annotation for that species of gorilla. (sciencedaily.com)
In light of this, homology - based methods of functional gene annotation will be suitable for only a subset of the genome. (journals.plos.org)
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