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nazar amulet

Unicode: 1F9FF

Description

A brown emoji of a DNA double helix, symbolizing genetic material and life's fundamental building blocks.

Group:

Objects > other-object

Status:

fully-qualified

Emotion:

Neutral, informative. Can represent scientific concepts, life, heritage, genetics, or personal identity.

Backstory

The DNA emoji was introduced in Unicode 11.0 (2018) as part of a broader push to include more scientific and technical symbols in the emoji set. Its inclusion reflects the increasing relevance of genetics and biotechnology in modern society.

Usage Examples

  • Talking about science class: 'Biology final next week! 🧬'
  • Discussing ancestry: 'Just got my DNA results back! 🧬'
  • Referencing genetic engineering: 'New breakthroughs in gene therapy. 🧬'
  • Symbolizing life itself: 'The building blocks of life. 🧬'

Cultural Differences

Western culture:

Commonly associated with science, biology, genealogy, and sometimes crime investigation or health.

East Asian culture:

Similar associations with science and biology, but less commonly used in everyday informal conversations compared to more expressive emojis.