gene mapping

American  

noun

Genetics.

1. any of a number of methods used to construct a model of the linear sequence of genes of a particular chromosome.

2. the act of constructing such a model.

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gene mapping Cultural  

1. The process of determining where genes are located on individual chromosomes. (Compare DNA sequencing.)

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Etymology

Origin of gene mapping

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

Johns Hopkins Medicine said that her cells — dubbed “HeLa” cells in reference to Lacks’ first and last name — have been used for advancements in cancer treatments and gene mapping and played a major role in the development of the polio and COVID-19 vaccines.

From Washington Times

The cell line named after Ms. Lacks, HeLa, has played a vital role in developing treatments for influenza, leukemia and Parkinson’s disease, as well as advancing chemotherapy, gene mapping, in vitro fertilization and more.

From New York Times

They have been used in research that led to the polio vaccine, gene mapping and IVF treatment.

From BBC

The cells taken from the woman who died of cervical cancer, known has HeLa cells, have been reproduced infinitely ever since, used in countless scientific and medical innovations including the development of the polio vaccine and gene mapping.

From Seattle Times

But the Biden administration has not set a target for what level of virus gene mapping the country should be striving for.

From Washington Times