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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

transgene

/trænzˈdʒiːn/ noun · British & US
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What does transgene mean?

noun

A gene that has been introduced into an organism from a different species, often used in genetic engineering.

Example

"The scientists used a transgene to create a new strain of bacteria that could produce a specific enzyme."

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