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DNA

NOUN
deoxyribonucleic acid
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While Dr Venkatesh said dental records are recognised globally as a fast and reliable way of identifying victims, authorities prioritised DNA verification instead based on their previous protocol.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The report said "the sudden influx of challenging DNA samples strained the capacity" of the laboratory.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

This system marks specific proteins for destruction, effectively dismantling key components of the DNA repair network.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The researchers tested whether disabling DNA repair in this way could improve the effectiveness of existing therapies.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Now his main challenge was to make DNA sit still.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee



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