ScienceAugust 21, 2026

transduction

tranz-DUK-shun

Definition

The process by which foreign DNA is introduced into a cell by a virus, or the conversion of one form of energy into another, specifically referring here to cellular signal transmission.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'transductio', meaning 'a leading over' or 'transferring', formed by combining 'trans-' (across) and 'ducere' (to lead).

In the news

The article mentions this term while describing Dr. Robert B. Bourret's expertise in bacterial signal transduction, a biological process where cells respond to external stimuli.

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