| Acronym | Meaning |
| GDB/OMIM | Genome Database/Online Mendelian Inheritance In Man |
| MRC | Medical Research Council |
| BDG | Batten's Disease Gene |
| NMR | Nuclear Magnetic Resonance |
| HAEC | Human Artificial Episomal Chromosome |
| SCI | Society Of Chemical Industry |
| IOR | Institute Of Religion |
| GPI | Genetics And Public Issues Program |
| PACHG | Program Advisory Committee On The Human Genome |
| ABI | Applied Biosystems |