transduction
noun
trans·duc·tion
tran(t)s-ˈdək-shən 
tranz-
: the action or process of transducing
especially
: the transfer of genetic material from one microorganism to another by a viral agent (such as a bacteriophage)
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The hypothalamus experienced the highest transduction efficiency and the hippocampus the least.
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
With this question, Schreiber took a giant step into cell biology--and into signal transduction in particular.
—Gary Taubes, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Little was known about that process, called signal transduction, when Schreiber sent his roaches into a tizzy.
—Gary Taubes, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
The American Association for the Advancement of Science has honored Suresh Alahari, of the LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, as a fellow, in recognition of his contributions in cancer research and teaching, with a focus on signal transduction.
—Staff Reports, NOLA.com, 9 Dec. 2020
How does sensory transduction work?
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2015
These molecules influence T cell signal transduction to varying effects.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
Compared with notable successes in the genetics of basic sensory transduction, progress on the genetics of higher level perception and cognition has been limited.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 25 Feb. 2010
Recent studies have found L-glutamate (Glu) receptors and transduction molecules in the gut mucosa, as well as the oral cavity (REF).
—Ashton Yoon, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2017
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
With this question, Schreiber took a giant step into cell biology--and into signal transduction in particular.
—Gary Taubes, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Little was known about that process, called signal transduction, when Schreiber sent his roaches into a tizzy.
—Gary Taubes, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
The American Association for the Advancement of Science has honored Suresh Alahari, of the LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, as a fellow, in recognition of his contributions in cancer research and teaching, with a focus on signal transduction.
—Staff Reports, NOLA.com, 9 Dec. 2020
How does sensory transduction work?
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2015
These molecules influence T cell signal transduction to varying effects.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
Compared with notable successes in the genetics of basic sensory transduction, progress on the genetics of higher level perception and cognition has been limited.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 25 Feb. 2010
Recent studies have found L-glutamate (Glu) receptors and transduction molecules in the gut mucosa, as well as the oral cavity (REF).
—Ashton Yoon, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2017
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transduction
noun
trans·duc·tion
-ˈdek-shən
1
: the action or process of converting something and especially energy or a message into another form
2
: the transfer of genetic material from one organism (as a bacterium) to another by a genetic vector and especially a bacteriophage compare transformation sense 2
transductional
adjective
-shnəl, -shən-ᵊl
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