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Definitions of epistasis in various dictionaries:
noun - the suppression of a gene by the effect of an unrelated gene
An interaction between nonallelic genes, especially an interaction in which one gene suppresses the expression of another.
A film that forms over the surface of a urine specimen.
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| Gene suppression is on record, thanks to sister |
| Spite re-engendered when one's discharge is thus prevented |
| Last Seen in these Crosswords & Puzzles |
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| Jul 19 2003 The Times - Cryptic |
| Nov 6 2001 The Guardian - Cryptic crossword |
| Nov 6 2001 The Guardian - Cryptic crossword |
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| the suppression of a gene by the effect of an unrelated gene |
| The interaction of genes that are not alleles, in particular the suppression of the effect of one such gene by another. |
| An interaction between nonallelic genes, especially an interaction in which one gene suppresses the expression of another. |
| A film that forms over the surface of a urine specimen. |
| The suppression of a bodily discharge or secretion. |
| Epistasis description |
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| Epistasis is the phenomenon where the effect of one gene (locus) is dependent on the presence of one or more 'modifier genes', i.e. the genetic background. Originally the term meant that the phenotypic effect of one gene is masked by a different gene (locus). Thus, epistatic mutations have different effects in combination than individually. It was originally a concept from genetics but is now used in biochemistry, computational biology and evolutionary biology. It arises due to interactions, either between genes, or within them, leading to non-linear effects. Epistasis has a large influence on the shape of evolutionary landscapes, which leads to profound consequences for evolution and evolvability of phenotypic traits. |