Genovariations
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Genovariations, also known as transgenations, is a term used to describe hereditary changes in an organism caused by alterations in individual genes. This concept is synonymous with the modern understanding of gene mutations.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
GENOVARIATIONS (syn. transgenations), a term introduced by Woltereck and S. S. Chetverikov to denote hereditary changes in an organism arising as a result of changes in individual genes (see Mutation).
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“Genovariations.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/genovariations/