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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In their Nature paper, Griffiths and Cheng’s team highlight genes and genetic markers for a variety of important traits, such as nutritional content and stress tolerance.
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Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 17 June 2024
Efforts to pinpoint genetic markers of autism have raised serious concerns about eugenics — namely, that if parents could get a prenatal test for autism, many of them would choose not to have those children.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
By identifying new genetic markers associated with breast cancer and other cancers prevalent in Caribbean populations, Dr. Weldon aims to facilitate earlier and more accurate diagnoses.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 16 Sep. 2024
Sign up The scientists focused on genetic markers known to affect how two common cardiovascular drugs affect the body.
—Byrodrigo Pérez Ortega, science.org, 13 Aug. 2024
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Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 17 June 2024
Efforts to pinpoint genetic markers of autism have raised serious concerns about eugenics — namely, that if parents could get a prenatal test for autism, many of them would choose not to have those children.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
By identifying new genetic markers associated with breast cancer and other cancers prevalent in Caribbean populations, Dr. Weldon aims to facilitate earlier and more accurate diagnoses.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 16 Sep. 2024
Sign up The scientists focused on genetic markers known to affect how two common cardiovascular drugs affect the body.
—Byrodrigo Pérez Ortega, science.org, 13 Aug. 2024
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“Genetic marker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genetic%20marker. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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