genetic marker
noun
: a readily recognizable genetic trait, gene, DNA segment, or gene product used for identification especially when closely linked to a trait or genetic material that is difficult to identify
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Researchers were searching for the genetic markers of chromosomal mutations, including Down syndrome and a more rare variation known as Edwards syndrome, found on autosomal DNA.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2024
The same genetic markers that tell cells and tissues to form a head in one species can result in different anatomy in other species.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2023
Both 23andMe and Ancestry measure between 500,000 and 700,000 different genetic markers like these.
—WIRED, 21 Sep. 2023
The researchers were looking for a particular genetic marker.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 20 Oct. 2023
So when remains are found, there’s nothing to match them to—unless the missing person or a very close relative (who shares enough genetic markers for a partial match) happens to be in the FBI’s criminal DNA database, the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).
—Erika Engelhaupt, Scientific American, 18 Oct. 2023
However, purebred owners can also benefit from doggie DNA tests as those specifically created for purebred pups can not only validate purebred status but also share more insight into genetic markers, including potential hereditary diseases.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 3 May 2023
As the genetic markers used in matching are inherited, donors are most likely to match someone who shares the same ethnic background.
—Mike Hutton, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2023
That, according to the film, is because of two crucial genetic markers that were taken off the test so that they could be used in a potential Lyme vaccine (the development of which has languished for 20 years).
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 May 2023
Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2024
The same genetic markers that tell cells and tissues to form a head in one species can result in different anatomy in other species.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2023
Both 23andMe and Ancestry measure between 500,000 and 700,000 different genetic markers like these.
—WIRED, 21 Sep. 2023
The researchers were looking for a particular genetic marker.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 20 Oct. 2023
So when remains are found, there’s nothing to match them to—unless the missing person or a very close relative (who shares enough genetic markers for a partial match) happens to be in the FBI’s criminal DNA database, the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).
—Erika Engelhaupt, Scientific American, 18 Oct. 2023
However, purebred owners can also benefit from doggie DNA tests as those specifically created for purebred pups can not only validate purebred status but also share more insight into genetic markers, including potential hereditary diseases.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 3 May 2023
As the genetic markers used in matching are inherited, donors are most likely to match someone who shares the same ethnic background.
—Mike Hutton, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2023
That, according to the film, is because of two crucial genetic markers that were taken off the test so that they could be used in a potential Lyme vaccine (the development of which has languished for 20 years).
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 May 2023
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“Genetic marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genetic%20marker. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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