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Gene Map

Researchers have greated the most detailed map yet of where genes are located on the 23 pairs of human chromosomes. Approximately 20% of the 100,000 genes in humans are now located on the map, and this should help other researchers figure out how these genes affect human health. NPR's Richard Harris reports.

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