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genomic DNA

American  

noun

  1. the DNA constituting the genome of a cell or organism, as distinguished from extrachromosomal DNAs, such as plasmids. gDNA


Etymology

Origin of genomic DNA

First recorded in 1985–90

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Genome editing, or gene editing, refers to technologies that allow researchers to change the genomic DNA of an organism.

From Science Daily Oct. 23, 2023

In addition to adequate reserves and cell size, there is a check for genomic DNA damage at the G1 checkpoint.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

Dr. Fumagalli and his colleagues then extracted genomic DNA from the samples and sequenced them in a lab in Switzerland.

From New York Times Jul. 18, 2021

The researchers identified functional changes in the genomic DNA of eight out of 13 Siglecs encoded in a cluster in the CD33 gene on chromosome 19 in humans, Neanderthals, and Denisovans.

From Science Magazine Jul. 24, 2020

This happens via a process where parts of the genome that are highly identical accidentally misalign, resulting in different deletions or even duplications of the genomic DNA.

From Salon Jun. 9, 2018

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