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Copy number variation in human health, disease, and evolution.
Annual review of genomics and human genetics - 1 Jan 2009
Zhang Feng, Gu Wenli, Hurles Matthew E, Lupski James R
Abstract excerpt
Copy number variation (CNV) is a source of genetic diversity in humans. Numerous CNVs are being identified with various genome analysis platforms, including array comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH), single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping platforms, and next-generation sequencing. CNV formation occurs by both recombination-based and replication-based mechanisms and de novo locus-specific mutation...
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