DNA profiling

Noun

Meaning

DNA profiling (uncountable)

Synonym of genetic fingerprinting

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Related terms

DNA profile

Examples

Alec Jeffreys pioneered the use of DNA profiling in forensic science in 1984. Source: Internet

By focusing on just a few of these highly variable minisatellites, DNA profiling made the system more sensitive, more reproducible and amenable to computer databases. Source: Internet

As the genetics-driven wellness brand prepares to celebrate its first anniversary and attend this year’s in-cosmetics Asia, we spoke to Jia Yi Har, VP and General Manager of Imagene Labs, about how DNA profiling is transforming the personal care sector. Source: Internet

DCI Jay and his team, with Nilsen’s early cooperation, struggle to identify as many victims as they can—an arduous feat in the days before DNA profiling. Source: Internet

Since 1998, the DNA profiling system supported by The National DNA Database in the UK is the SGM+ DNA profiling system that includes 10 STR regions and a sex-indicating test. Source: Internet

STR analysis main The system of DNA profiling used today is based on PCR and uses simple sequences citation or short tandem repeats (STR). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

DNA polymerase dna polymerizing enzyme DNA profile dna recombination dna repair inhibition dna replicase