How to Use molecular genetics in a Sentence

molecular genetics

noun
  • The thought of going back to school for a degree in molecular genetics was tempting but daunting.
    Guest, Discover Magazine, 10 June 2015
  • In the last few years, however, advances in molecular genetics have afforded scientists insights into the rhinovirus, the most common cause of the common cold.
    Richard Klasco, M.d., New York Times, 30 Mar. 2018
  • Amid the pandemic, Farah defended her masters in molecular genetics at the University of Toronto in Canada.
    500 Women Scientists, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2021
  • More recently the world of molecular genetics and mutagen chemistry, along with some good old traditional plant breeding has turned out many a unique and completely wonderful garden gem.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 24 Apr. 2020
  • In addition to providing a place where people can see, learn about, and in some cases, interact with animals from all over the world, the zoo delves deep into the fields of molecular genetics, reproductive physiology, and conservation medicine.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2021
  • This is a great first step toward revealing the method dogs are using to detect cancer, says Hiroaki Matsunami, a professor of molecular genetics and microbiology at Duke University, who was not involved in the study.
    Prachi Patel, Scientific American, 4 Mar. 2021
  • Since then, the field has found wide application, and few researchers have done more in that regard than Adami, who is a professor of physics and astronomy and also microbiology and molecular genetics at Michigan State University.
    Quanta Magazine, 19 Nov. 2015
  • The Buffalo terrorist also cited cutting-edge research in molecular genetics that is not explicitly racist.
    Emily Klancher Merchant, STAT, 23 June 2022
  • Since returning home, Lioy finished her bachelor’s degree in molecular genetics and is working as a pharmacy technician.
    Kaiser Health News, oregonlive, 15 Dec. 2019

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