1. A map for cyberspace.
- Author
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Little, Peter
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HUMAN gene mapping , *DNA , *MEDICAL genetics techniques , *GENES , *ANALYTICAL chemistry , *DATABASES - Abstract
Describes research which gives the positions of over 30,000 genes along the human DNA molecule. Number of genes in known positions; Use of radiation hybrids for the human genome project; Linear order of genes established; Importance of knowing where a gene is located for studying diseases; Significance of the gene map; Causative genes in common single-gene disorders; Map a signpost in human DNA. INSET: Radiation hybrids and gene order.
- Published
- 1998
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