Gene Splicing (IMAGE) PLOS Caption Before a transcribed gene is translated into the amino acids of its encoded protein, noncoding intron sequences are removed and the remaining coding exons are spliced together. Credit Image: Hurst et al. Usage Restrictions Please cite the authors and PLoS Biology as the source. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.