The phrase
"suspect genes" refers to specific genes that scientists believe might be connected to a certain condition or trait. These genes are being investigated or studied because they are believed to play a role in causing or influencing the development of that condition or trait.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«suspect»
«genes»
Sentences with «suspect genes»
- This exercise could yield tens or hundreds of suspect genes. (scientificamerican.com)
- Combing the Human Genome Project's gene catalog, they found three suspect genes in this DNA stretch. (sciencemag.org)
- That evidence seemed to point toward a genetic culprit, with suspect genes inherited from an autistic child's parents. (protomag.com)
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