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genetic fingerprinting |
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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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Shaler tells of difficulty in collecting the samples, keeping them from decomposing, and then DNA typing the material. Microbial DNA typing by automated repetitive-sequence-based PCR. The new system will provide higher throughput and ease-of-use for academic researchers engaged in disease risk-factor analysis, as well as those involved in DNA typing for forensic applications and identification of micro-organisms for food and pharmaceutical product safety. |
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