genetic marker
nounDefinition of genetic marker
: 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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The study did show that people in present-day Basque, who speak Western Europe’s only non-Indo-European language, carry genetic markers closely related to those of the steppe people. — Erin Blakemore, National Geographic, "Surprising DNA found in ancient people from southern Europe," 14 Mar. 2019 Celmatix, another startup, offers a pricier test to identify genetic markers associated with fertility problems. — The Economist, "The fertility business is booming," 8 Aug. 2019 The trout rescued from Hayden Creek share genetic markers from fish collected in 1889 at Twin Lakes near Leadville. — John Meyer, The Know, "Thousands of cutthroat returned to the wild after 2016 Hayden Pass fire," 8 July 2019 This reference genome has identified genetic markers, much like diagnostic markers, that can be linked to particular traits. — Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, "The nightmarishly complex wheat genome finally yields to scientists," 16 Aug. 2018 Labs analyze hundreds of thousands of genetic markers in an individual’s DNA, compare them with others and link up families based on similarities. — Julian Hattem, BostonGlobe.com, "Investigators say DNA database can be goldmine for old cases," 16 June 2018 Labs analyze hundreds of thousands of genetic markers in an individual’s DNA, compare them with others and link up families based on similarities. — Washington Post, "Investigators say DNA database can be goldmine for old cases," 16 June 2018 Precision medicine, and the use of genetic markers to predict the success of treatments, promises to help answer these questions. — Casey Ross, STAT, "A new cancer care dilemma: Patients want immunotherapy even when evidence is lacking," 4 June 2018 Neither Kailen, her 11-year-old brother, nor Keanna, her eight-year-old sister, inherited the right mix of genetic markers to donate to their sister. — Paul Sisson, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Can you help six-year-old Kalea Ramos beat leukemia?," 29 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'genetic marker.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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