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genetic fingerprinting [jə¦ned·ik ′fiŋ·gər‚print·iŋ] (forensic science) A forensic identification technique that enables virtually 100% discrimination between individuals from small samples of blood or semen, using probes for hypervariable minisatellite deoxyribonucleic acid. Also known as DNA fingerprinting. (cell and molecular biology) Identification of chemical entities in animal tissues as indicative of the presence of specific genes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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But nothing quite approaches the pioneering DNA test developed by Dr. amp;nbsp; Meanwhile, Bovigen is marketing its proprietary Elite Tender DNA test to restaurants, retailers and food service distributors. Ashley Klett's younger sister marked the "Asian" box on her college applications this year, after Ashley, 20, took a DNA test that said she was 2 percent East Asian and 98 percent European. |
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