homogenes

Homogenes is not a standard term in established scientific nomenclature. In current English-language use, there is no widely recognized concept named “homogenes.” When encountered, it is usually a misspelling, an anglicization of a non-English form, or a proper noun in a fictional or brand name.

In many contexts the intended term is one of several similar words. If the author meant “homogeneous” or “homogeneity,” the concept refers to uniform composition or structure throughout a substance or system. If the idea concerns a biological sample produced by mechanical disruption, the correct term is “homogenate” (plural “homogenates”), meaning a homogenized tissue or cell suspension. In genetics, the proper term is “homologue” or “homologous” (plural “homologues”), referring to genes or chromosomes related by descent. In taxonomy, there is no standard taxon named “Homogenes” in major databases.

Because “homogenes” may be a typographical error or a transliteration issue, readers should check the original language and context. If you are citing a source that uses “homogenes” as a term with a specific definition, that use should be clearly defined by the author.

See also: homogeneous, homogenate, homogenization, homolog/homologue.