Phrases with «variant alleles»

Variant alleles refer to alternative forms of a specific gene. Every gene consists of two alleles, with one inherited from each parent. Variant alleles are different versions of the same gene, which may have slight variations in their characteristics or functions. These variants can affect traits and contribute to genetic diversity within a population. Full definition

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Sentences with «variant alleles»

As a central repository for variant allele frequency (VAF) data, dbSNP can be a powerful resource for human genetics studies. (massgenomics.org)
Stice's group also genotyped these young women to determine whether or not they possessed variant alleles of two genes (DRD2 Taq1A A1 and DRD4 - 7 +) that have been linked with lower dopamine activity and, in some studies, obesity. (scientificamerican.com)
«People with the genetic variant allele have an even higher increased risk of colorectal cancer if they consume high levels of processed meat, but the baseline risk associated with meat is already pretty bad.» (sciencedaily.com)
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Phrases with «variant alleles»

Sentences with «variant alleles»

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