Human Gene Mapping

Since 1973, the number of genes included in the Genome Data Base has reached 5120. This compendium provides a summary list of markers and abbreviated literature citations to indicate which mapping reagents are available.

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In the more than 20 years since the first Human Gene Mapping conference in 1973, the number of genes included in the Genome Data Base has reached 5120. In the early 1990s, there was enormous growth not only in the numbers of markers localized to the map but also in the speed of the process of placement of such markers. This compendium provides a summary list of markers and abbreviated literature citations to indicate which mapping reagents are available. While the most current information on the human genome can be obtained via online GDB, the annual published reports on the status of the human gene map are a valuable resource for the extensive research community engaged in genetic and physical mapping of the human genome. Starting with the 1993 compendium, this publication has supplanted the previous "Chromosome Co-ordinating Meeting" report and the "Human Gene Mapping" volumes. It has been produced independently of a Human Gene Mapping Meeting or a Chromosome Co-ordinating Meeting.
Reflecting the editing of the Genome Data Base through 23 December 1994, this book includes the most recent reports of the chromosome mapping committees as well as reports from the nomenclature, comparative mapping, linkage, neoplasia and clinical disorders committees.