Sequencing and characterizing short tandem repeats in the human genome.

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Short tandem repeats (STRs) are highly polymorphic sequences throughout the human genome that are composed of repeated copies of a 1-6-bp motif. Over 1 million variable STR loci are known, some of which regulate gene expression and influence complex traits, such as height. Moreover, variants in at least 60 STR loci cause genetic disorders, including Huntington disease and fragile X syndrome. Accurately...

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