How do you reference SNPedia?

Cite[edit] To cite specific content in SNPedia you may wish to link to versioned ‘Permanent link’ found in the lower left corner of every SNPedia wiki page. This wikipedia article should further inform your consideration.

What is RefSNP?

dbSNP Reference SNP (rs or RefSNP) number is a locus accession for a variant type assigned by dbSNP. The RefSNP catalog is a non-redundant collection of submitted variants which were clustered, integrated and annotated. RefSNP number is the stable accession regardless of the differences in genomic assemblies.

What does RS SNP mean?

The rs number is an accession number used by researchers and databases to refer to specific SNPs. It stands for Reference SNP cluster ID. A SNP is a location in the genome that is known to vary between individuals.

What is the purpose of the SNPedia wiki?

SNPedia is a wiki investigating human genetics. We share information about the effects of variations in DNA, citing peer-reviewed scientific publications. It is used by Promethease to create a personal report linking your DNA variations to the information published about them. Please see the SNPedia:FAQ for answers to common questions. Help!

Who is the creator of the SNPedia wiki?

SNPedia is a semantic wiki, powered by MediaWiki and the Semantic MediaWiki extension. SNPedia was created, and is run by, geneticist Greg Lennon and programmer Mike Cariaso, who at the time of the site’s founding were both located in Bethesda, Maryland.

What does SNP stand for in scientific terms?

SNPs are those variations. SNP stands for Single Nucleotide Polymorphism and means variation in the same place ( polymorphism) within the DNA sequence. SNPedia is based on a wiki model, in order to foster communication about genetic variation and to allow interested community members to help it evolve to become ever more relevant.

How to cite specific content in SNPedia wiki?

To cite specific content in SNPedia you may wish to link to versioned ‘Permanent link’ found in the lower left corner of every SNPedia wiki page. This wikipedia article should further inform your consideration.