mitochondrial DNA

noun

1. DNA found in mitochondria, which contains some structural genes and is generally inherited only through the female line mtDNA

Example Sentences

At another grave mound in the region, a woman was buried in the central grave, and a young man with similar mitochondrial DNA markers was buried in the same mound, also suggesting a connection on the maternal line.

From Science Magazine

The team also showed that cGAS-STING activation by gamma irradiation leads to mitochondrial DNA leakage into the cytoplasm and is not associated with MN formation.

From Science Daily

Scientists have known that this mitochondrial DNA, known as mtDNA, can escape into our cells and cause inflammation.

From Science Daily

The mitochondrial DNA from the victim was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System.

From Los Angeles Times

For this study, the researchers analyzed mitochondrial DNA, which is more abundant and of higher quality compared to nuclear DNA, improving the accuracy of their findings.

From Science Daily