Glossary Term
Base Pair
The paired nucleotides in a DNA or RNA sequence.
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Glossary Term
The paired nucleotides in a DNA or RNA sequence.
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Research record from Blood Cancer J, 2026-06-27. PMID 42365009.
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A storage facility of biospecimens that includes tissue samples, fluids, and molecular derivatives such as DNA, RNA, and proteins. The biorepository has stringent guidelines regarding the standardized collection, handling, storage, and documentation of biological specimens.
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The determination of the amount of Blastocystis hominis DNA in a biological sample.
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This gene plays a role in DNA unwinding and recombination-mediated telomere lengthening.
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BRCA is short for "breast cancer gene." A BRCA genetic test uses a sample of your blood, saliva (spit), or cells from inside of your cheek to look for changes in your BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Genes are parts of DNA in your cells that you inherit from your parents. You inherit two copies of each gene, one from each parent. Genes carry information that controls what you look like and how your body works.
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This gene plays a role in cell cycle control, regulation of transcription and the maintenance of genomic stability. It is also involved in the inhibition of mammary cell growth.
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This gene is involved in DNA double-strand break repair.
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The determination of the amount of Campylobacter coli, Campylobacter jejuni and/or Campylobacter upsaliensis DNA present in a sample.
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The determination of the amount of DNA from any member of the genus Campylobacter in a biological sample.
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The determination of the ratio of cancer-derived DNA compared to total DNA in a tumor sample. The measurement may be expressed as a ratio, fraction or percentage.
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Enzymatic (e.g. dUTP/UNG) and physical measures that stop amplified DNA from contaminating later runs. Labs with high daily volumes usually require dUTP/UNG chemistry in purchased assays; confirm this when comparing kits from different manufacturers.