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Beta cell
A type of cell in the pancreas. Within the pancreas, the beta cells are located in areas called the islets of Langerhans where they constitute the predominant type of cell. The beta cells make and release insulin, a hormone that controls…
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- Study, linkage A study aimed at establishing linkage between genes. Linkage is the tendency for genes and other genetic…
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