Phrases with «causative gene»

A causative gene refers to a specific gene or set of genes that directly causes or contributes to the development of a particular trait, characteristic, or condition in an organism. It is the gene responsible for a certain outcome or effect. Full definition

Sentences with «causative gene»

  • Genetic studies in humans and mice with idiopathic epilepsy have revealed a number of causative genes for specific forms of epilepsy 31. (iwfoundation.org)
  • Breeding programmes have also assisted the search for causative genes in medical research. (cgejournal.biomedcentral.com)
  • «It's a marker,» he says, that will enable the scientists to more efficiently and effectively identify causative genes. (jagwire.augusta.edu)
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