News tagged with copy number

Scientists propose new direction in the search for genetic causes of schizophrenia

A new study shows that schizophrenia is caused, at least in part, by large, rare structural changes in DNA referred to as copy number variants (CNVs) - not the tiny, single letter alterations (single nucleotide polymorphisms ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Feb 06, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

DNA duplications may be responsible for genomic-based diseases

An important part of saving a species is often understanding its DNA. Through a collaborative effort including 14 scientists representing organizations across Europe and the United States, researchers have been able to analyze ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Dec 28, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0