| Acronym | Meaning |
| ERDA | Energy Research And Development Administration |
| GLARGG | Great Lakes Regional Genetics Group |
| AIDS | Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome |
| CCM | Chromosome Coordinating Meeting |
| ELSI | Ethical |
| IMAGE | Integrated Molecular Analysis Of Gene Expression |
| OHER | Office Of Health And Environmental Research |
| AIBS | Am. Inst. Of Biol. Soc. |
| OTA | Office Of Technology Assessment |
| AAIP | American Association Of Investigative Pathologists |