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A polygenic trait is one whose phenotype is influenced by more than one gene.
… as height or skin color, that is influenced by two or more genes. Because multiple genes are involved, polygenic traits do not follow the …
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A physical map of a chromosome or a genome that shows the physical locations of genes and other DNA sequences of interest.
… or a genome that shows the physical locations of genes and other DNA sequences of interest. … of physical locations of landmarks or markers (such as genes, variants and other DNA sequences of interest) within a … type of physical map. Physical maps are used to identify genes or other sequences believed to play a role in health …
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A locus is the specific physical location of a gene or other DNA sequence on a chromosome, like a genetic street address.
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Your mental and physical health are deeply connected. Mental health is important for your overall health and quality of life.
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Mapping is the process of making a representative diagram cataloging the genes and other features of a chromosome and showing their relative locations.
… process of making a representative diagram cataloging the genes and other features of a chromosome and showing their … Genetic Mapping, Recombinant DNA, Genes, Chromosome … the relative locations of landmarks or markers (such as genes, variants and other DNA sequences of interest) within a …
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A copy number variation (CNV) is when the number of copies of a particular gene varies from one individual to the next.
Genetic Disorders
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a rapidly progressive form of muscular dystrophy caused by a mutation in the DMD gene.
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The centers define the state-of-the-art study designs and methods to find variants and genes underlying Mendelian disorders.
… Genomics (CMG) in 2011 with the charge to discover as many genes underlying human Mendelian disorders as possible. In … study designs and methods to find the variants and genes underlying Mendelian disorders. … The discovery of the genes and genetic variants that underlie human Mendelian …
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A marker is a DNA sequence with a known physical location on a chromosome. Markers can help link an inherited disease with the responsible genes.
… can help link an inherited disease with the responsible genes. … Markers can reflect random sequences, genomic variants or genes. Markers are used as signposts (or landmarks) in the … can help link an inherited disease with the responsible genes. …
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BRCA1 and BRCA2 are the first two genes found to be associated with inherited forms of breast cancer.
… BRCA1 and BRCA2 are the first two genes found to be associated with inherited forms of breast … Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Genetic Mutation, Genes, DNA Repair, Family Health History … BRCA1 and BRCA2 are the first two genes found to be associated with inherited forms of breast …