Tag: gene linkage

April 25, 2026 / Mohammed looti

LOD SCORE

Conceptual Foundations of the LOD Score in Genetic Linkage The LOD score, an acronym for the Logarithm of Odds, serves as a cornerstone in the field of statistical genetics, providing a standardized numerical value to assess the strength of evidence for genetic linkage between two loci. At its core, the LOD score is utilized to […]

November 19, 2025 / Mohammed looti

SEX-LINKED

Introduction to Sex-Linked Inheritance The term sex-linked refers fundamentally to a gene located specifically on one of the sex chromosomes, or, by extension, the trait or disorder determined by the expression of such a gene. In human genetics, the sex chromosomes are designated as the X chromosome and the Y chromosome. While both types of […]