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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Genes Linked to Parkinson's Disease There are some genetic markers for Parkinson's disease.
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Patti Greco, Health, 30 June 2024
Using genetic markers, Carver has found that the mainland, Tasmania and Flinders Island populations are genetically distinct.
—Amber Dance, Discover Magazine, 27 June 2024
There is a genetic marker for whether a person can actually reach that top of the spectrum, according to Caniglia.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
Just two weeks ago, Augusto published a study in the prestigious journal Nature about a genetic marker present in people who are likely to develop multiple sclerosis, a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2024
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Patti Greco, Health, 30 June 2024
Using genetic markers, Carver has found that the mainland, Tasmania and Flinders Island populations are genetically distinct.
—Amber Dance, Discover Magazine, 27 June 2024
There is a genetic marker for whether a person can actually reach that top of the spectrum, according to Caniglia.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
Just two weeks ago, Augusto published a study in the prestigious journal Nature about a genetic marker present in people who are likely to develop multiple sclerosis, a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2024
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“Genetic marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genetic%20marker. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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