genome mapping
[/ˈdʒiːnoʊm ˈmæpɪŋ/]
nounpl: genome mappings
mapeamento genômico
1. The process of identifying and locating genes and genetic markers on chromosomes to create a comprehensive map of an organism's genetic material
Genome mapping has revolutionized our understanding of human genetics and disease susceptibility.
O mapeamento genômico revolucionou nossa compreensão da genética humana e da suscetibilidade a doenças.
2. The technique of determining the order and distance between genes on a chromosome
Advanced genome mapping techniques have accelerated the discovery of genes responsible for hereditary conditions.
Técnicas avançadas de mapeamento genômico aceleraram a descoberta de genes responsáveis por condições hereditárias.
3. The creation of physical and genetic maps showing the arrangement of DNA sequences in an organism
The Human Genome Project relied heavily on genome mapping to sequence three billion base pairs.
O Projeto Genoma Humano dependeu fortemente do mapeamento genômico para sequenciar três bilhões de pares de bases.
Genome mapping is a cornerstone of modern biotechnology and personalized medicine in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, research institutions like FAPESP and CNPq fund genome mapping projects. In the USA, it gained prominence following the Human Genome Project completion in 2003. The term is primarily used in scientific, medical, and academic contexts in both countries.
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