Sentence examples similar to link to functional polymorphism from inspiring English sources

Similarly to other studies comparing association mapping approaches based on empirical data [ 15, 17], however, we cannot rule out the possibility that some markers might be linked to functional polymorphisms of the traits under consideration.

The correlations could be due to functional polymorphisms or to population structure.

It is also possible that these SNPs are not the functional polymorphisms but are linked to a functional polymorphism elsewhere in the gene.

In reality, given the single locus dominant nature of the carbonaria polymorphism, we expect a 100% match between offspring phenotype and genotype for a marker locus tightly linked to the functional polymorphism, and a marginally weaker association if linkage is weaker (e.g. cis-regulatory element).

It is therefore likely that the haplotype is linked to a functional polymorphism in RAI which increases the protein level of RAI, resulting in a defective apoptosis trigger.

Neuroticism has been linked to a functional polymorphism in the serotonin transporter gene (5-HTTLPR), with short-allele carriers being overrepresented among high-scorers on neuroticism.

Neuroticism has been linked to the functional polymorphism in the 5-HTTLPR, with the short-allele carriers being overrepresented among high-scorers on neuroticism (Canli and Lesch 2007; Munafo et al. 2006), but non-significant associations have also been reported (Samochowiec et al. 2004).

Aging is linked to functional deterioration and hematological diseases.

Thus, special structural elements may be linked to functional features.

It may be linked to functional heterogeneity.

The genomic regions containing the outlier loci will be object of further analysis to indentify functional polymorphism linked to specific environmental stressors.