variants
also genetical
as in hereditary
genetically passed or capable of being passed from parent to offspring
hemophilia and other genetic medical disorders
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Recent Examples of genetic
The gecko’s unique features and genetic divergence from related species led to its classification as a new species.
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Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
The next step was to see how much of an impact genetic risk factors had on Labradors with different daily routines and diets.
—Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
Investigators then used investigative genetic genealogy, a forensic field combining DNA analysis with genealogical research, to connect that sample to Kohberger’s family, according to prosecutors.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Those recommendations include protocols for embryo transfers and genetic testing.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2025
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Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
The next step was to see how much of an impact genetic risk factors had on Labradors with different daily routines and diets.
—Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
Investigators then used investigative genetic genealogy, a forensic field combining DNA analysis with genealogical research, to connect that sample to Kohberger’s family, according to prosecutors.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
Those recommendations include protocols for embryo transfers and genetic testing.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Genetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genetic. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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