Cryptic crossword clue
Making U-turn, body of scientists cite negative results in DNA research 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word GENETICS

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The straight part
We know that "results in DNA research" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case results in dna research = genetics.
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What does GENETICS mean?

GENETICS noun
  1. The branch of biology that deals with the transmission and variation of inherited characteristics, in particular chromosomes and DNA.
  2. The genetic makeup of a specific individual or species.

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