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Do-it-yourself genetic testing

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: We developed a computational screen that tests an individual's genome for mutations in the BRCA genes, despite the fact that both are currently protected by patents.

Source: Genome biology

DOI: 10.1186/gb-2010-11-10-404

Authors: Steven L Salzberg, Mihaela Pertea

Institution: University of Maryland, College Park

Language: English

Topic: BRCA gene mutations in cancer

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,490

Funders: National Institute of General Medical Sciences, U.S. National Library of Medicine

Awards: Computational Gene Modeling and Genome Sequence Assembly, Bioinformatics Software for Analyzing Microbial Genomes

OpenAlex ID: W2115727081

FWCI: 2.112

Cites: 17

Cited by: 18

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