| Acronym | Meaning |
| DHHS | Dept. Of Health And Human Services |
| SDC | San Diego Conference |
| NSTA | National Science Teachers Association |
| MB | Megabase |
| ICGEB | International Centre For Genetic Engineering And Biotechnology |
| YAC | Yeast Artificial Chromosome |
| CHH | Cartilage-hair Hypoplasia |
| UMDS | United Medical & Dental Schools (Univ. Of London) |
| USDA | U.S. Dept. Of Agriculture |
| CF | Cystic Fibrosis |