microsatellites
[ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈsæt.ə.laɪts]
nounpl: microsatellites
microssatélites
1. Small artificial satellites placed in orbit around Earth or other celestial bodies, typically smaller than standard satellites and used for specific scientific, commercial, or communication purposes
Microsatellites have revolutionized Earth observation by providing affordable access to space technology.
Os microssatélites revolucionaram a observação da Terra ao fornecer acesso acessível à tecnologia espacial.
2. In genetics, short tandem repeats (STRs) of DNA sequences used as genetic markers in forensic analysis and population genetics
Researchers used microsatellites to identify genetic variation among different populations.
Os pesquisadores utilizaram microssatélites para identificar variação genética entre diferentes populações.
The term 'microsatellites' is predominantly used in scientific and technical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it appears frequently in academic publications related to aerospace engineering and genetic research. The genetic definition (STRs) is particularly important in Brazilian forensic science and paternity testing contexts, where microsatellites are crucial for DNA analysis.
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