DNA sequencing
[/ˌdiː.ɛnˈeɪ ˈsiːkwənsɪŋ/]
noun
sequenciamento de DNA
1. The process of determining the precise order of nucleotide bases (adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine) in a DNA molecule
DNA sequencing has revolutionized our understanding of genetic diseases.
O sequenciamento de DNA revolucionou nossa compreensão de doenças genéticas.
2. A laboratory technique used to identify the genetic code of organisms for research, diagnostic, or therapeutic purposes
The researchers used DNA sequencing to identify the mutation responsible for the disease.
Os pesquisadores utilizaram sequenciamento de DNA para identificar a mutação responsável pela doença.
3. The technology and methodology of reading and analyzing genetic information from biological samples
Next-generation DNA sequencing has made genetic testing more affordable and accessible.
O sequenciamento de DNA de próxima geração tornou os testes genéticos mais acessíveis e econômicos.
DNA sequencing has become increasingly important in both Brazil and the USA for personalized medicine, forensics, and ancestry research. In Brazil, it is heavily used in research institutions and is becoming more common in clinical diagnostics. The technology represents cutting-edge science and is often associated with innovation in healthcare and biotechnology sectors.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to sequence someone's DNA - to conduct a DNA sequencing test on a person
unlock the genetic code - to reveal genetic information through DNA sequencing
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