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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Recent Examples of genetic
Ask for health screenings for common genetic conditions like polycystic kidney disease (PKD).
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The scientists began their research by accessing a global influenza database and locating the genetic sequence for A/Texas/37/2024 — the strain of H5N1 bird flu found in a Texas dairy worker.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Although scientists have known about these different pigments for some time, understanding the biochemical and genetic basis behind how birds use them to vary in color has been less clear.
—Simon Griffith, JSTOR Daily, 5 Dec. 2024
The defense argued Penny did not mean to kill Neely and questioned the findings of the official autopsy, presenting an alternate version that suggested a genetic condition or drug use contributed to Neely's death.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 1 Dec. 2024
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The scientists began their research by accessing a global influenza database and locating the genetic sequence for A/Texas/37/2024 — the strain of H5N1 bird flu found in a Texas dairy worker.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Although scientists have known about these different pigments for some time, understanding the biochemical and genetic basis behind how birds use them to vary in color has been less clear.
—Simon Griffith, JSTOR Daily, 5 Dec. 2024
The defense argued Penny did not mean to kill Neely and questioned the findings of the official autopsy, presenting an alternate version that suggested a genetic condition or drug use contributed to Neely's death.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Genetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/genetic. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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