Chapter 6. Genetic Analysis

  1. Charles R. Cantor,
  2. Cassandra L. Smith

Published Online: 20 JUN 2002

DOI: 10.1002/0471220566.ch6

Book Title

Genomics: The Science and Technology Behind the Human Genome Project

Genomics: The Science and Technology Behind the Human Genome Project

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How to Cite

Cantor, C. R. and Smith, C. L. (2002) Genetic Analysis, in Genomics: The Science and Technology Behind the Human Genome Project, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, USA. doi: 10.1002/0471220566.ch6

Author Information

  1. Center for Advanced Biotechnology, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 20 JUN 2002
  2. Published Print: 2 FEB 1999

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780471599081

Online ISBN: 9780471220565

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Keywords:

  • linkage mapping;
  • physical maps;
  • genetic maps;
  • mouse genetics;
  • human genetics;
  • linkage analysis;
  • recombination;
  • interval mapping;
  • linkage disequilibrium;
  • pseudoautosomal region;
  • homozygous regions

Summary

Genetic analysis offers a totally independent approach to determining the location of genes responsible for inherited traits. In this chapter the authors explore the power of this approach and also some of its particular limitations.

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