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GOF [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-09-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research
- Genetics
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gain-of-function research of concern
1, record 1, English, gain%2Dof%2Dfunction%20research%20of%20concern
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- GOFROC 2, record 1, English, GOFROC
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- gain-of-function research 3, record 1, English, gain%2Dof%2Dfunction%20research
see observation, noun
- GOF research 3, record 1, English, GOF%20research
see observation, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gain-of-function research can be "of concern" if it changes the characteristics of an infectious agent in a way that could increase the risk of harm to humans. 4, record 1, English, - gain%2Dof%2Dfunction%20research%20of%20concern
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gain-of-function research; GOF research : Strictly speaking, the designation "gain-of-function research" does not imply that the gain of function being studied is dangerous for humans. However, it is often used to refer to research that poses a risk to human health. 5, record 1, English, - gain%2Dof%2Dfunction%20research%20of%20concern
Record 1, Key term(s)
- gain of function research of concern
- gain of function research
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Recherche scientifique
- Génétique
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- recherche préoccupante sur un gain de fonction
1, record 1, French, recherche%20pr%C3%A9occupante%20sur%20un%20gain%20de%20fonction
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- recherche sur le gain de fonction 2, record 1, French, recherche%20sur%20le%20gain%20de%20fonction
see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les recherches qui suscitent des inquiétudes concernent principalement les expériences qui augmentent la transmissibilité ou la létalité d'un virus, surnommées la recherche sur le gain de fonction. 2, record 1, French, - recherche%20pr%C3%A9occupante%20sur%20un%20gain%20de%20fonction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
recherche sur le gain de fonction : Au sens strict, la désignation «recherche sur le gain de fonction» ne sous-entend pas que le gain de fonction à l'étude est dangereux pour l'humain. Par contre, elle est souvent utilisée pour faire référence à la recherche présentant un risque pour la santé humaine. 1, record 1, French, - recherche%20pr%C3%A9occupante%20sur%20un%20gain%20de%20fonction
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-09-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research
- Genetics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gain-of-function research
1, record 2, English, gain%2Dof%2Dfunction%20research
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- GOF research 2, record 2, English, GOF%20research
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gain-of-function(GOF) research is a broad area of scientific inquiry that examines how and why an organism gains a new property or an existing property is altered. 2, record 2, English, - gain%2Dof%2Dfunction%20research
Record 2, Key term(s)
- gain of function research
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Recherche scientifique
- Génétique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- recherche sur le gain de fonction
1, record 2, French, recherche%20sur%20le%20gain%20de%20fonction
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La recherche sur le gain de fonction a pour objet d'étude l'acquisition d'une nouvelle fonction par un organisme ou l'altération d'une fonction existante. 1, record 2, French, - recherche%20sur%20le%20gain%20de%20fonction
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-09-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Combined Forces (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- group of forces
1, record 3, English, group%20of%20forces
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- GOF 2, record 3, English, GOF
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
group of forces; GOF : designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 3, English, - group%20of%20forces
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Interarmées
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- groupe de forces
1, record 3, French, groupe%20de%20forces
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- GOF 2, record 3, French, GOF
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
groupe de forces; GOF : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 3, French, - groupe%20de%20forces
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-03-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mining Operations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- goaf
1, record 4, English, goaf
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- gob 2, record 4, English, gob
correct, noun
- waste 3, record 4, English, waste
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The worked-out area in a mine. 3, record 4, English, - goaf
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Goaf is probably derived from the Welsh gof [meaning] cove. 3, record 4, English, - goaf
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Gap in the unconsolidated goaf. 4, record 4, English, - goaf
Record 4, Key term(s)
- goaves
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation minière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vieux-travaux
1, record 4, French, vieux%2Dtravaux
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- vieux travaux 2, record 4, French, vieux%20travaux
correct, masculine noun, plural
- arrière-taille 3, record 4, French, arri%C3%A8re%2Dtaille
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du gisement récemment exploitée. 1, record 4, French, - vieux%2Dtravaux
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Vide dans les vieux-travaux. 4, record 4, French, - vieux%2Dtravaux
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Explotación minera
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- labores antiguas
1, record 4, Spanish, labores%20antiguas
feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- relleno 1, record 4, Spanish, relleno
masculine noun
- minados antiguos 2, record 4, Spanish, minados%20antiguos
masculine noun, plural
- material de desecho 3, record 4, Spanish, material%20de%20desecho
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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