Definition of "intron" [intron]

• A segment of a gene situated between exons that is removed before translation of messenger RNA and does not function in coding for protein synthesis. (noun)

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• "We start from an organism that stores its genetic information in intron-less DNA and copies this to RNA as an intermediate to generate proteins."
• "The functional SNP that the scientists found was located on what is known as intron 6, a reference to a specific location within the gene that is typically overlooked when searching for a functionally relevant mutation."
• "But that could well be a real problem to solve – design me an intron depot so I can manage the traffic flow of nanoscopic drug delivery cars."