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dna

Unicode: 1F9EC

Description

A DNA double helix, depicted as two intertwined strands, often in blue and purple or green and orange colors, representing genetic material.

Group:

Objects > science

Status:

fully-qualified

Emotion:

Neutral, informative. Primarily represents science, biology, genetics, heredity, and research.

Backstory

The DNA double helix emoji was introduced in Unicode 10.0 in 2017. Its inclusion reflects the growing importance of genomics and biotechnology in public consciousness and digital communication, symbolizing fundamental biological processes.

Usage Examples

  • Discussing genetics: 'The new research on gene editing is fascinating! 🧬'
  • Referring to biology class: 'I have a biology exam tomorrow. 🧬'
  • Talking about ancestry: 'Just got my DNA test results back! 🧬'
  • In a medical context: 'Understanding the human genome is key to personalized medicine. 🧬'

Cultural Differences

Western culture:

Commonly associated with scientific advancements, medical breakthroughs, ancestry tracing, and sometimes genetic engineering.

East Asian culture:

Similar associations with science, health, and biomedical research, often appearing in educational or health-related contexts.