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Methods are presented for the detection of major gene effects on continuous phenotypes, using recombinant inbred strains of mice and related congenic lines. Considerations of analysis and limitations on the utility of these genetic resources are discussed.
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Klein, T.W. Analysis of major gene effects using recombinant inbred strains and related congenic lines. Behav Genet 8, 261–268 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01072828
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