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Gene
A hereditary unit consisting of a sequence of dna that occupies a specific location on a chromosome and determines a particular characteristic in an organism. Genes undergo mutation when their dna sequence changes. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/gene.
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How can I know the length of an intronic region of specific gene?
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Can somebody tell me how much does getting a gene test done cost?
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Help please? How many genes have been associated with asthma to date?
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