| Acronym | Meaning |
| GDB | Genome Database |
| GRC | Gordon Res. Conf. |
| NABT | Natl. Assoc. Of Biology Teachers |
| UCLA | University Of California |
| STM | Scanning Tunneling Microscope |
| NSGC | National Society Of Genetic Counselors |
| IARC | International Agency For Research On Cancer |
| IVD | In Vitro Diagnostic |
| IBF | International Business Forum |
| DHHS | Dept. Of Health And Human Services |