Transduction, Genetic

The transfer of bacterial DNA by phages from an infected bacterium to another bacterium. This also refers to the transfer of genes into eukaryotic cells by viruses. This naturally occurring process is routinely employed as a GENE TRANSFER TECHNIQUE.

Year introduced: 1968

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Tree Number(s): E05.393.350.800, G05.728.850

MeSH Unique ID: D014161

Entry Terms:

• Genetic Transductions
• Transductions, Genetic
• Genetic Transduction

Previous Indexing:

• Genetics (1966-1967)

See Also:

• Transformation, Genetic

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Genetic Techniques
Gene Transfer Techniques
Transduction, Genetic

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Genetic Phenomena
Recombination, Genetic
Transduction, Genetic