genetic profiling
[/dʒəˈnɛtɪk ˈproʊfaɪlɪŋ/]
nounpl: genetic profilings
perfil genético
1. The process of analyzing an individual's DNA to create a genetic profile used for identification, paternity testing, or disease risk assessment
Genetic profiling has become a standard tool in criminal investigations and forensic science.
O perfil genético tornou-se uma ferramenta padrão em investigações criminais e ciência forense.
2. A technique used in medical genetics to identify predisposition to certain diseases or inherited conditions
The doctor recommended genetic profiling to assess her risk for breast cancer.
O médico recomendou o perfil genético para avaliar o seu risco de câncer de mama.
3. The collection and analysis of DNA markers to establish individual biological identity
Genetic profiling at the crime scene helped identify the suspect within hours.
O perfil genético da cena do crime ajudou a identificar o suspeito em poucas horas.
Genetic profiling is widely used in Brazil and Portugal in criminal justice systems and medical diagnostics. In Brazil, it gained prominence in criminal investigations following technological advances in forensic science. The term is particularly significant in paternity cases and immigration contexts. In Portugal, it is regulated under GDPR and national privacy laws. Both countries use it extensively in medical genetics for personalized medicine and disease risk assessment.
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