Phrases with «structural variants»

"Structural variants" refers to differences or abnormalities in the arrangement or structure of genes or DNA segments in our genetic code. It tells us that there are changes in the size, arrangement, or number of parts of our genetic material that may exist naturally or be associated with genetic disorders or diseases. Full definition

Sentences with «structural variants»

  • Once again, autistic children received more structural variants from their fathers but not mothers — though the size of the effect wasn't quite as large in this second sample. (sciencemag.org)
  • Sensitivity — Norris et al demonstrate the detection of structural variants in 1:100 wildtype dilutions. (nanoporetech.com)
  • Each individual has thousands of structural variants in their genome, so the researchers narrowed down their analysis to examine just a handful of regulatory regions where genetic variation seemed most likely to cause disruption. (sciencemag.org)
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