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Identity by state

Biology; Genetics

Alleles are identical by state if the assay being used to distinguish alleles determines that they are identical. Identity by state is the basis for establishing association.

Indel

Biology; Genetics

A class of common polymorphisms defined by an extra copy or a missing copy of a short genetic or chromosomal sequence.

Induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)

Biology; Genetics

A pluripotent cell capable of differentiation to mature linages that is derived by in vitro reprogramming of a somatic cell.

Intron

Biology; Genetics

A segment of DNA between two exons that is transcribed to pre-mRNA but is removed through the process of splicing and is therefore not part of mature mRNA.

Inversion

Biology; Genetics

A chromosomal rearrangement characterized by rotation and reintegration of a DNA segment, resulting in an inverted orientation of the segment relative to its typical state.

Two genes or markers that are so close together on a chromosome that they are rarely separated by recombination are said to be linked. Linkage analysis is a statistical method for detecting linkage ...

Linkage analysis

Biology; Genetics

Method of gene mapping that tests for the non-random segregation of disease phenotypes with discrete chromosomal segments. Identification of linked regions implies the existence of disease-causing ...