Phrases with «molecular tags»

"Molecular tags" refers to specific markers or labels attached to molecules, such as proteins or DNA, to help scientists identify and track them in a biological system. These tags act like unique signatures, allowing researchers to understand how molecules function and interact in cells or organisms. Full definition

Sentences with «molecular tags»

  • Traditional methods for sorting cells rely on fluorescent molecular tags, designed to stick to the surface proteins present on certain types of cells but not on others. (sciencemag.org)
  • He monitors aging by examining molecular tags called methyl groups, which attach to various locations on DNA in a process called methylation. (sciencenews.org)
  • The team hypothesizes that this transgenerational protection is caused by epigenetic changes: the modification of molecular tags on the genome that affect gene expression. (scientificamerican.com)
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