遺伝子 (いでんし, idenshi) Japanese meaning: gene | KotomoraResearch on genes is advancing.
This disease is caused by a genetic abnormality.
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〈人〉の遺伝子を解析するto analyze someone's genes
The researchers analyzed the patient's genes.
遺伝子に異常があるthere is an abnormality in a gene
The test revealed an abnormality in the gene.
遺伝子を持つto carry a (particular) gene
He carries a gene that makes him prone to a certain illness.
遺伝子が働くa gene is expressed / functions
This gene is only expressed under certain conditions.
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