🧿
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.