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microsatellite
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microsatellite [ˌmaɪkrəʊˈsætəˌlaɪt]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Genetics) Genetics a section of DNA consisting of very short nucleotide sequences repeated many times, the number of repeats varying between members of the species: used as a marker in determining genetic diversity, identifying important genetic traits, and in forensics, population studies, and paternity studies
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LAP Intron Microsatellite Repeats Introns 1 and 9 were shown to contain simple sequence repeat (SSR), or microsatellite (MS) regions: [(CT).
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In our studies we have identified specific microsatellite repeats that are sensitive to ROS exposure in human and mouse cells.
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If the prototypical cohanim Y chromosome arose fairly recently, then the number of microsatellite repeats should be relatively similar among all the cohanim.
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