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  • Posted: 01/28/2005
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Studying Genes

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To study specific genes, scientists can now use information from the Human Genome Project to locate a gene's position along a chromosome.

Scientists clone or copy specific sites to obtain millions of identical copies, which are then stored. Researchers then retrieve the appropriate clone and use it for additional experiments.

Studying Genes