mitochondrial DNA
Britishnoun
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The team detected several human mitochondrial DNA lineages, as well as a diverse microbiome made up of bacteria, fungi and salt-loving microorganisms.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
"You know, I can sample for a mite count, but I can't sample for mitochondrial DNA," Funkhouser said.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
By tracing mitochondrial DNA, which is only passed on by women, Dr Cassidy found that most women in the community were related by blood dating back generations.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2025
The mitochondrial DNA from the victim was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2024
The main battleground was mitochondrial DNA, the special DNA with which Pena, the Brazilian geneticist, hoped to find the Botocudo.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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