locus
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- noun
- /ˈloʊkəs/
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locus
- The gene for NaN has been mapped to locus 3p21-24 on human chromosome 3 (27).
- locus of control
- internal locus
- locus of causality
But now in every one of these loci, you have many enhancers controlling each of those genes.
- But now in every one of these loci, you have many enhancers controlling each of those genes.
- And turns out that that the the locus, the the gene which encodes those micro RNAs is often amplified in that specific tumor type.
Examples
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We identified two microsatellite polymorphisms that lie closer to the PKD1 locus than any previously described highly variable marker.
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We used this draft to identify the likely causative mutations at the O. tipulae cov-3 locus, which affect vulval development.
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OK, so he had discovered this locus in the genome.
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Of course, in each case, the attention is on the human brain as the locus of mental and psychological functions.
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The genotype for this locus is a six nine.
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Now, they want to determine whether the ompJ locus is limited to barophiles.
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Depending on the locus, Lamboy has found between 16 and 38 differences in the number of repeats.
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Our characterization of CA repeats proximal to the PKD1 locus will simplify presymptomatic and prenatal diagnosis of ADPKD.
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The specific gene responsible for the disorder was located on locus 7q31.2 of chromosome 7.
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Research showed that variations in the MTHFR locus can impact folate metabolism in individuals.
Compounds
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A passage in a book or article often used as the best example of an idea
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A layer of dark tissue in the middle of the brain that helps control movement
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Etymology
Locus comes from Latin locus, which means 'place'. In genetics a locus is the exact 'place' of a gene on a chromosome, so the original idea of a specific position explains this use.