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DNA

NOUN
deoxyribonucleic acid
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The report said "the sudden influx of challenging DNA samples strained the capacity" of the laboratory.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

While Dr Venkatesh said dental records are recognised globally as a fast and reliable way of identifying victims, authorities prioritised DNA verification instead based on their previous protocol.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The result is a condition that resembles DNA repair deficiency, even in cancer cells that had previously regained their repair capabilities.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Among the most important of these systems is homologous recombination, a highly accurate DNA repair process that depends on proteins such as RAD51 and CHK1.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

He requested DNA samples of Bobby’s nephews to determine, through their familial heredity, whether the samples taken from the gravesite actually matched Bobby’s DNA.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady



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