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Gene mapping is performed to document the relative position of genes on a DNA molecule, and to find the distance in physical units, or linking units between them. With such maps in place, researchers can better understand how genetic diseases or traits are transmitted.

Fast Facts:

• --Gene mapping is also referred to as linkage mapping.
• --Gene mapping involves determining the locations of genes within specific chromosomes.
• --There are two methods of gene mapping used: genetic mapping and physical mapping.
• --Genetic mapping is used to determine the relative position of genes within a chromosome.
• --Physical mapping involves determining the exact position of a specific gene within a chromosome.

5 Great Resources on Gene Mapping

• Wikipedia: Gene Mapping
• Molecular Biology Web Books: Gene Mapping
• University of Utah: Finding a Gene on the Chromosome Map
• National Human Genome Research Institute: Gene Mapping
• Jackson Laboratory: Gene Mapping Frequently Asked Questions

5 Latest Headlines on Gene Mapping

• More Gene Mapping News from Google

What is Gene Mapping?

• Johns Hopkins Medicine: What is Genetic Mapping?
• National Human Genome Research Institute: What is Genetic Mapping?
• Genetics Home Reference: Gene Mapping
• MedTerms (via MedicineNet: Definition of Gene Mapping

Scientific Articles and Journals on Gene Mapping

• PubMed Central: Gene Mapping
• Google Scholar: Gene Mapping

Clinical Trials on Gene Mapping

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Gene Mapping

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