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short tandem repeat (STR)

short sequences of DNA (2–6 bp) that are repeated numerous times in a head-tail manner; the number of repeat units is highly variable among individuals, hence STRs are used for identification and authentication purposes

stem cells

cells from which all other cells with specialized functions are generated