Forensic science glossary. John C. Brenner . 2012.
Molecular weight size marker — A molecular weight size marker is used to identify the approximate size of a molecule run on a gel, using the principle that molecular weight is inversely proportional to migration rate through a gel matrix. Therefore when used in gel… … Wikipedia
Marker assisted selection — or marker aided selection (MAS) is a process whereby a marker (morphological, biochemical or one based on DNA/RNA variation) is used for indirect selection of a genetic determinant or determinants of a trait of interest (i.e. productivity,… … Wikipedia
Marker chromosome — A marker chromosome (mar) is a structurally abnormal chromosome in which no part can be identified. The significance of a marker is very variable as it depends on what material is contained within the marker. It is essentially a partial trisomy.… … Wikipedia
marker /DNA — A fragment of known size used to calibrate an electrophoretic gel … Forensic science glossary
Sharpie (marker) — Sharpie is a brand name for a line of permanent markers manufactured by Sanford sold in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Latin America, Australia, and parts of Europe. They are known for their ability to write a clear, well defined … Wikipedia
Paintball marker — A paintball marker, also known as a paintball gun, is the central or main piece of equipment in the sport of paintball. Markers make use of an expanding gas such as carbon dioxide, compressed air or nitrogen dioxide to propel paintballs through… … Wikipedia
Effect size — In statistics, an effect size is a measure of the strength of the relationship between two variables in a statistical population, or a sample based estimate of that quantity. An effect size calculated from data is a descriptive statistic that… … Wikipedia
Cardiac marker — DiseaseDisorder infobox Name = Elevation of levels of transaminase and lactic acid dehydrogenase (LDH) ICD10 = ICD10|R|74|0|r|70 ICD9 = ICD9|790.4 Medical tests that are often referred to as cardiac markers include: * cardiac troponin (the most… … Wikipedia
Ask Size — The amount of a security that a market maker is offering to sell at the ask price. The higher the ask size, the more supply there is that people want to sell. When a buyer seeks to purchase a security, he or she can accept the ask price and buy… … Investment dictionary
Video-Enhanced Grave Marker — A Video Enhanced Grave Marker (VEGM) is a Western style tombstone, with technological advances attached. Through sound and video, VEGMs would, in theory, make visits to graveyards an interactive experience. This idea is very similar to the 1981… … Wikipedia
