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Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) provides researchers with a way to visualize and map the genetic material in an individual's cell.
… provides researchers with a way to visualize and map the genetic material in an individual's cells, including specific … a variety of chromosomal abnormalities and other genetic mutations. … FISH is useful, for example, to help a … probes" to determine whether an individual is missing genetic material from a particular chromosome. Whole …
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A centimorgan (abbreviated cM) is a unit used to measure genetic linkage.
… Centimorgan (cM) … A centimorgan is a unit used to measure genetic linkage. … Linkage Analysis, Genetics, Chromosome, … (abbreviated cM) is a unit of measure for the frequency of genetic recombination. One centimorgan is equal to a 1% … … A centimorgan (abbreviated cM) is a unit used to measure genetic linkage. … Educational Resources …
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The founder effect is the reduction in genetic variation that results when a small subset of a large population is used to establish a new colony.
… Founder Effect … The founder effect is the reduction in genetic variation that results when a small subset of a large population is used to establish a new colony. … Genetic Variation, Population Genetics, Human Migration, … of new species. … The founder effect is the reduction in genetic variation that results when a small subset of a large …
For Teachers
A microbiome is all of the genetic material found in a microbe, such as a bacterium, fungal cell or virus.
… A microbiome is all of the genetic material found in a microbe, such as a bacterium, fungal cell or virus. It also may refer to the genetic material found in a community of microbes. … … for Teaching the Microbiome … ​A microbiome is all of the genetic material found in a microbe, such as a bacterium, …
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A pedigree is a genetic representation of a family tree that diagrams the inheritance of a trait or disease though several generations.
… Pedigree … A pedigree is a genetic representation of a family tree that diagrams the … … Genotype, Inherited, Phenotype, Proband, Family History, Genetic Counseling … A pedigree, as related to genetics, is a … individuals have a trait(s) of interest. … A pedigree is a genetic representation of a family tree that diagrams the …
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A carrier is an individual who carries and is capable of passing on a genetic mutation associated with a disease and may or may not display disease symptoms.
… an individual who carries and is capable of passing on a genetic mutation associated with a disease and may or may not display disease symptoms. … Genetic Mutation, Genes, Alleles, Recessive, Dominant … A … an individual who carries and is capable of passing on a genetic mutation associated with a disease and may or may not …
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National DNA Day events give the public a chance to ask questions about genetics and genomics.
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Risk, in the context of genetics, refers to the probability that an individual will be affected by a particular genetic disorder.
… that an individual will be affected by a particular genetic disorder. … Gene, Gene Environment Interaction, … individual will be affected by a particular heritable or genetic disorder. Both a person’s genome and environmental … An individual’s risk may be higher because they inherit a genetic variant (or allele) in one gene or a combination of …
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A genome-wide association study (GWAS) is an approach used in genetics research to associate specific genetic variations with particular diseases.
… approach used in genetics research to associate specific genetic variations with particular diseases. … Genome-Wide … approach used in genetics research to associate specific genetic variations with particular diseases. … Educational …
Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms
Race is a fluid concept used to group people according to various factors including, ancestral background and social identity.
… ancestral background and social identity. … Trait, Genetic Variation … Race is a social construct used to group … background and social identity. … Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms …