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Genetic Phenomena > Recombination, Genetic > Gene Transfer, Horizontal

Preferred term

Gene Transfer, Horizontal  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Gene Transfer, Lateral
  • Gene Transfers, Lateral
  • Horizontal Gene Transfer
  • Lateral Gene Transfer
  • Lateral Gene Transfers

Note

  • note category: do not confuse with GENE TRANSFER TECHNIQUES

Scope note

  • The naturally occurring transmission of genetic information between organisms, related or unrelated, circumventing parent-to-offspring transmission. Horizontal gene transfer may occur via a variety of naturally occurring processes such as GENETIC CONJUGATION; GENETIC TRANSDUCTION; and TRANSFECTION. It may result in a change of the recipient organism's genetic composition (TRANSFORMATION, GENETIC).

History note

  • 2001

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D022761

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