genetic fingerprint
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Tracing its source poses particular difficulties for two reasons: an incubation period of up to two weeks before symptoms first appear, and lack of a genetic fingerprint, unlike, say, E. coli.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
Using advanced computational techniques, the team searched for CAG-170's genetic fingerprint in gut microbiome samples from more than 11,000 people across 39 countries.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 14, 2026
An onboard polymerase chain reaction machine will allow them to quickly detect H5N1’s genetic fingerprint in cloacal swabs and other samples, helping them map infections.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 18, 2024
He had the killer’s genetic fingerprint, and Holes doggedly tracked advances in DNA technology.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 27, 2022
In exchange for a genetic fingerprint, individuals may find a birth parent, long-lost cousins, perhaps even a link to Oprah or Alexander the Great.
From New York Times ● Oct. 11, 2018
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