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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In addition to providing a place where people can see and learn about animals from all over the world, the zoo delves deep into the fields of molecular genetics, reproductive physiology, and conservation medicine. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024 But an explosion of knowledge and technology in the field of molecular genetics has changed our basic understanding of addiction drastically over the past decade. Karla Kaun, Discover Magazine, 26 Jan. 2024 On campus there are 160 undergraduate majors across 15 colleges, from aerospace engineering to molecular genetics to real estate and urban analysis to zoology. Leena Kim, Town & Country, 3 Aug. 2023 Oliver Ryder — San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, USA Director of Conservation Genetics at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, overseeing research activities in the areas of molecular genetics, genomic studies and genetic rescue efforts to reduce the extinction risk of many species. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Oct. 2022 See all Example Sentences for molecular genetics 

Word History

First Known Use

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 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

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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