| Acronym | Meaning |
| STS | Sequence-tagged Site |
| MEMS | Microelectromechanical Systems |
| RARA | Retinoic Acid Receptor |
| GSA | Genetics Societies Of America |
| TCR | T-cell Receptor |
| CFF | Cystic Fibrosis Foundation |
| FMF | Familial Mediterranean Fever |
| IUBMB | Intl. Union Of Biochemistry And Molecular Biology |
| BSCS | Biological Sciences Curriculum Study |
| SQL | Standard Query Language |