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genetic

[juh-net-ik] / dʒəˈnɛt ɪk /


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Breast cancer isn’t just a ‘pink’ disease; for men with a family history or genetic predisposition, a mammogram can be a lifesaving tool that overrides social stigma.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

They also have what Lee describes as an incredibly sophisticated genetic toolkit, which allows scientists to access, control, and record activity from single neurons or groups of neurons.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

In young people, the underlying cause can either be genetic or acquired in some way - after an infection or an allergic reaction to medication, for example.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

It also did not account for treatment duration, genetic risk factors, cancer stage, or tumor subtype.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

When DNA is damaged by a mutagen, such as X-rays, genetic information is obviously threatened.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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