| Acronym | Meaning |
| GSDB | Genome Sequence Data Base |
| PRIM&R | Public Responsibility In Medicine & Research |
| WCCS | Workshop On Complete CDNA Sequencing |
| UICM | Univ. Of Illinois College Of Medicine |
| MALDI | Matrix-assisted Laser Desorption Ionization |
| IVD | In Vitro Diagnostic |
| ES | Embryonic Stem |
| NAS | Natl. Academy Of Sciences |
| CDNA | Complementary DNA |
| AIBS | Am. Inst. Of Biol. Soc. |