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

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

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2021

Among other accomplishments, HeLa has played a key role in the battles against viruses, cancer and treatments for Parkinson's disease, in addition to enabling research on gene mapping and cloning to move ahead.

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2020

Advertisement The continued use of Ms. Lacks’ “immortal” cancer cell line, as biologists call it, led to breakthroughs in research on the polio vaccine, chemotherapy, cloning, gene mapping and in vitro fertilization.

From New York Times • Jul. 31, 2015

The efficiency gains in gene mapping are leading to new uses for the technology.

From BusinessWeek • Mar. 17, 2011

"The U.N. of gene mapping," as McKusick describes it, plans to open three data-collection and -distribution sites, one each in Japan, North America and Europe.

From Time Magazine Archive