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candidate gene

Biology; Genome

A gene located in a chromosome region suspected of being involved in a disease. See also: positional cloning, protein.

reporter gene

Biology; Genome

See: marker.

insertion

Biology; Genome

A chromosome abnormality in which a piece of DNA is incorporated into a gene and thereby disrupts the gene's normal function. See also: chromosome, DNA, gene, mutation.

capillary array

Biology; Genome

Gel-filled silica capillaries used to separate fragments for DNA sequencing. The small diameter of the capillaries permit the application of higher electric fields, providing high speed, high ...