| Acronym | Meaning |
| IGES | International Genetics Epidemiology Societies |
| NSTA | National Science Teachers Association |
| GESTEC | Genome Science And Technology Center |
| SNRNP | Small Nuclear Ribonucleo Protein Particle |
| BIO | Biotechnology Industry Organization |
| PCR | Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| FISH | Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization |
| SCI | Society Of Chemical Industry |
| HERAC | Health And Environmental Research Advisory Committee |
| FVEA | Fundacion Valenciana De Estudios Avanzados |