genetic fingerprint
Britishnoun
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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
Back in June, also in a Wall Street Journal op-ed, they tried to validate the lab-leak theory by examining the virus’ genetic fingerprint.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2021
So far, New York’s sole documented site is Big Pond, and environmental DNA sequencing by Dr. Tessler has not turned up the plant’s genetic fingerprint in other Catskills ponds.
From New York Times • Aug. 13, 2019
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