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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Gaudet believes some of the increased in cases in younger patients might be because of more advanced screening being done, more genetic testing and more awareness catching cancers early, but also changes in our environment and exposure to second-hand smoke fueling cancers.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024
There are genetic similarities between the virus from the Louisiana patient and the virus from a teenager in Canada who was hospitalized with H5N1.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, human hair recovered with Mack's remains was tested and found to be a likely match to the genetic profile of Rex Heuermann's daughter, prosecutors revealed in court documents.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Muscular dystrophy refers to a group of progressive, inherited genetic conditions that cause the muscles to weaken, affecting heart and breathing functions, which leads to an increasing level of disability, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024
There are genetic similarities between the virus from the Louisiana patient and the virus from a teenager in Canada who was hospitalized with H5N1.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, human hair recovered with Mack's remains was tested and found to be a likely match to the genetic profile of Rex Heuermann's daughter, prosecutors revealed in court documents.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Muscular dystrophy refers to a group of progressive, inherited genetic conditions that cause the muscles to weaken, affecting heart and breathing functions, which leads to an increasing level of disability, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Genetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genetic. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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