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3rd International Meeting on Single Nucleotide Polymorphism and Complex Genome Analysis: SNPs: 'some notable
P S White1, P Y Kwok, P Oefner
1Center for Human Genome Studies and Bioscience Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM 87547 USA. swhite@telomere.lanl.gov
European Journal of Human Genetics : EJHG
|April 21, 2001
Summary
Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) data collection is advancing, with a growing focus on complex disease research. Despite ongoing challenges, the field shows a clear trend toward practical biological applications.
Area of Science:
- Genomics and Bioinformatics
- Human Genetics
Background:
- The utility of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) data collection is under scrutiny, yet the drive to understand complex disease etiology fuels ongoing research.
- Recent advancements have fostered cautious optimism within the scientific community regarding SNP applications.
Framework:
- The 3rd International Meeting on Single Nucleotide Polymorphism and Complex Genome Analysis convened to discuss SNP technologies, analytical tools for disease gene mapping, and data resources.
- Research presented included SNP scoring technologies, methods for utilizing SNPs in genetic mapping, and specific disease case studies.
Implementation:
- The meeting highlighted the slow but apparent transition from technology-focused SNP research to successful biological applications.
- Studies encompassing human history and model organisms were also presented, broadening the scope of SNP research.
Implications:
- While many fundamental SNP properties and basic questions remain unanswered, the field is progressing across all necessary fronts.
- The momentum suggests significant future advances in understanding complex diseases through SNP analysis.