marker

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The research shows that small chemical markers attached to DNA actively silence genes, rather than simply appearing as harmless byproducts in inactive regions of the genome.

From Science Daily

Most treatment decisions are still based on symptoms, medical history, and experience rather than biological markers.

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The race featured survivor stories at mile markers, fire survivors running alongside neighbors, first responders and “community cheering stations.”

From Los Angeles Times

The goal was to test whether an eight-hour eating window could improve insulin sensitivity and other metabolic markers when calorie intake was kept constant.

From Science Daily

Some chemical markers were linked to estrogen-related genes, indicating that certain fossilized animals were female.

From Science Daily