| Acronym | Meaning |
| DNA | Deoxyribonucleic Acid |
| CDC | Centers For Disease Control |
| ASCB | American Society For Cell Biology |
| HGMIS | Human Genome Management Information System |
| ISONG | Intl. Soc. Of Nurses In Genet. |
| RARA | Retinoic Acid Receptor |
| NIH | National Institutes Of Health |
| NLGLP | National Laboratory Gene Library Project |
| ATP | Advanced Technology Program |
| NIGMS | National Institute Of General Medical Sciences |