SNPs
Not all nucleotide changes produce genes that cause disease. When such a DNA change occurs in at least 1% of the population, it is called a polymorphism. SNPs is the most common form of polymorphism.
See also
SNPs microarrays
STRs
Links
Seatlle SNPs
Genes Sequenced for SNPs at Seatlle SNPs
References
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