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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

transfection

/trænˈsɛkʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does transfection mean?

noun

The process of introducing nucleic acids into cells, typically using a virus or other vector. This can be done artificially, often for research or therapeutic purposes.

Example

"The scientist used transfection to introduce a gene into the cells to study its effects on the organism."

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