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Gene naming flowcharts

Chart 1: Naming protein-coding genes

Chart 2: Naming pseudogenes

Chart 3: Naming non-protein-coding RNA (ncRNA) genes

NB: Please note that these charts are only for guidance and do not describe all exceptions; please contact us for help prior to publication when proposing new names for genes.