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Radiation hybrid

Definition
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Panel of cells used historically for long-range mapping via chromosome breakage—legacy mapping concept.

Topics

Why it matters in GWAS

These concepts shape how we expect variants to act (penetrance, heterogeneity, threshold models) and how GWAS signals should be interpreted alongside family-based evidence.

Example usage

"Downstream interpretation uses Radiation hybrid to connect statistical evidence with biological context."

References

  • Griffiths AJF, et al. (2015). An Introduction to Genetic Analysis. W. H. Freeman.

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