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

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 • Dec. 20, 2022

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

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