Synopses & Reviews
The current status of the human genome map with information through 8 January 1996 A comprehensive listing of mapped human genes, anonymous DNA segments, and polymorphic markers
In the years since the first Human Gene Mapping Conference in 1973, the number of genes included in the Genome Data Base has reached 5,902. In the past several years, there has been enormous growth not only in the numbers of markers localized to the map but also in the speed of the process of placement of such markers. This compendium provides a convenient summary list of markers and abbreviated literature citations to indicate which mapping reagents are available.
While the most current information on the human genome can be obtained via on-line GDB, the annual published reports on the status of the human gene map are a valuable resource for the extensive research community engaged in genetic and physical mapping of the human genome. Starting with the 1993 compendium, this publication has supplanted the previous Chromosome Coordinating Meeting report and the Human Gene Mapping volumes.
Reflecting the editing of the Genome Data Base through 8 January 1996, Human Gene Mapping, 1995 includes (as have the prior publications) the most recent reports of the chromosome mapping committees as well as reports from the nomenclature, comparative mapping, linkage, neoplasia, and clinical disorders committees.