molecular genetics

noun

plural in form but singular in construction
: a branch of genetics dealing with the structure and activity of genetic material at the molecular level

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The researchers say that beyond general information purposes, their findings and accompanying website now gives other scientists new pathways to explore when examining links between diseases, especially at the level of molecular genetics. New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for molecular genetics

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1963, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of molecular genetics was in 1963

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“Molecular genetics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/molecular%20genetics. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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molecular genetics

noun, plural in form but singular in construction
: a branch of genetics dealing with the structure and activity of genetic material at the molecular level

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