| Acronym | Meaning |
| STRP | Short Tandem Repeat Polymorphism |
| AIDS | Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome |
| ACEDB | A C. Elegans Database |
| NFCR | National Foundation For Cancer Research |
| BDG | Batten's Disease Gene |
| NAS | Natl. Academy Of Sciences |
| UCLA | University Of California |
| MALDI | Matrix-assisted Laser Desorption Ionization |
| SNRNP | Small Nuclear Ribonucleo Protein Particle |
| IVD | In Vitro Diagnostic |