DNA protection
[/ˌdiː.ɛnˈeɪ prəˈtɛkʃən/]
nounpl: DNA protections
proteção do DNA
1. Mechanisms and measures to prevent damage, degradation, or unauthorized access to deoxyribonucleic acid molecules
DNA protection mechanisms include repair enzymes that fix mutations caused by radiation exposure.
Os mecanismos de proteção do DNA incluem enzimas de reparo que corrigem mutações causadas pela exposição à radiação.
2. Legal and regulatory frameworks safeguarding genetic information and biological data
DNA protection laws ensure that individuals' genetic information cannot be misused by insurance companies.
As leis de proteção do DNA garantem que as informações genéticas dos indivíduos não possam ser mal utilizadas por companhias de seguros.
3. Cellular and molecular processes that defend genetic material from chemical or physical harm
The cell's DNA protection system activates immediately upon detecting oxidative stress.
O sistema de proteção do DNA da célula é ativado imediatamente ao detectar estresse oxidativo.
In Brazil, DNA protection has gained prominence in discussions about genetic privacy rights, bioethics, and pharmaceutical research regulations. The term is commonly used in scientific literature, healthcare settings, and increasingly in legal frameworks governing genetic information. In the USA, DNA protection is often discussed in the context of privacy rights and insurance discrimination prevention, reflecting different regulatory priorities between the two nations.
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