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Dystrophin
Starting Point:
• Roughly 10 years ago, researchers studying a human genetic disorder discovered a gene which they named DYSTROPHIN.
- Locate this gene by typing its name into the UCSC browser/
Scavenger Hunt Assignment:
• What gene codes for dystrophin?
• Where is it located?
• What genetic disorder is associated with this gene?
• Is there anything unusual about how this disorder is inherited? (for example, is it more common in women or in men?)
• This gene has a particular distinction over all other genes discovered to date. What is it?
• This gene is associated (in a sense) with a famous American comedian. Which one? (HINT: His research foundation funded the search for this gene!)