List Of Human Genes
This list describes some of the most notable genes present in the human genome.
Note: this does not attempt to be an exhausive list of genes, of which there are tens of thousands for humans alone: this is intended to be a list of genes which are particularly notable in scientific research or in their role in relation to disease, or have featured in a recent significant research paper or news story.
Read more about List Of Human Genes: Genes Notable For Their Function, Genes That Have Attracted Media Attention, Genes Causing Hereditary Diseases, Genes Contributing To Multifactorial Diseases
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