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Chapter 3. Human Genetic Variation: Databases and Concepts

  1. Michael R. Barnes1,
  2. Ian C. Gray2
  1. Michael R. Barnes

Published Online: 22 MAY 2003

DOI: 10.1002/0470867302.ch3

Bioinformatics for Geneticists

Bioinformatics for Geneticists

How to Cite

Barnes, M. R. (2003) Human Genetic Variation: Databases and Concepts, in Bioinformatics for Geneticists (eds M. R. Barnes and I. C. Gray), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/0470867302.ch3

Editor Information

  1. 1

    Genetic Bioinformatics, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals, New Frontiers Science Park (North), Third Avenue, Harlow, Essex CM19 5AW, UK

  2. 2

    Discovery Genetics, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals, New Frontiers Science Park (North), Third Avenue, Harlow, Essex CM19 5AW, UK

Author Information

  1. Genetic Bioinformatics, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals, New Frontiers Science Park (North), Third Avenue, Harlow, Essex CM19 5AW, UK

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 22 MAY 2003
  2. Published Print: 21 FEB 2003

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780470843932

Online ISBN: 9780470867303

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Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Forms and Mechanisms of Genetic Variation

  • Databases of Human Genetic Variation

  • SNP Databases

  • Mutation Databases

  • Genetic Marker and Microsatellite Databases

  • Non-nuclear and Somatic Mutation Databases

  • Tools for SNP and Mutation Visualization – The Genomic Context

  • Tools for SNP and Mutation Visualization – The Gene Context

  • Conclusions

  • References