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BMC Biol August 2018 PMID 30124169

Open questions: How many genes do we have?

Steven L Salzberg

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58
Peak: 2 in Apr 2019
across 5 sources since Sep 2018

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1,158,792
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29,493

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Sep 2018 – Oct 2024

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What people are saying

The group's discussions revolve around the difficulty of accurately determining the human gene count, with examples like mentions of database discrepancies and the complexity of defining what constitutes a gene. Words like 'underestimated,' questions about the number of proteins, and references to ongoing research emphasize both curiosity and the impact of scientific uncertainties in this area.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The posts show mixed views about the certainty of the gene count, with some questioning the estimates and others recognizing ongoing scientific uncertainty, resulting in a neutral agreement score.

InterestHigh interest

Most discussions highlight curiosity and concern about the complexity of genetics, demonstrating high engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include mentions of scientific research, doubts, and related theories, indicating moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts reflect a recognition that this question has significant implications for understanding human biology and diseases, thus relatively impactful.

Abstract in brief

  • The text discusses the ongoing challenge of determining the exact number of genes in the human genome, even after extensive research.
  • Despite the Human Genome Project's efforts over the past seventeen years, scientists have not yet identified all human genes.
  • The process of understanding our genes is more complicated than initially thought when the Human Genome Project started.
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Mr. Beat
@beatmastermatt · X

Holy crap I apparently way underestimated. https://t.co/I0au4N3Boz

Jan 12, 2024 · 47 likes · 1 share · 72,028 followers View post →
Take That Darwin
@TakeThatDarwin · X

@PaddyG_ @kmtildsley Humans don't have anywhere near 144,000 genes. https://t.co/C5CuRlTmll

Oct 10, 2023 · 4 likes · 16,549 followers View post →
EnviroGrad
@GradEnviro · X

@PaulSkallas Lol they don't even know how many genes you have, and finding targeted cures for abnormal growth, imagine talking about designer babies and intelligence. https://t.co/qlG30kaQ4Y

Apr 6, 2021 · 2 likes · 133 followers View post →
Steven Salzberg
@StevenSalzberg1 · X

@ENirenberg This is my primary area of research. The genetics text is simply out of date. See my (peer-reviewed) 2018 paper on this exact question: https://t.co/6DwoT9BYZI

Nov 30, 2021 · 1 like · 19,295 followers View post →
BMC Biology
@BMCBiology · X

How many genes do we have? 18 years after the initial publication of the human genome, we still don’t really know. @StevenSalzberg1 discusses database discrepancies and the difficulty of defining what a #gene is. #DNAday19 #DNAday https://t.co/T3TiUDGpqN

Apr 25, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 9,009 followers View post →
BMC Biology
@BMCBiology · X

RT @BMCBiology: How many genes do we have? 18 years after the initial publication of the human genome, we still don’t really know. @StevenS…

Apr 27, 2019 · 1 share · 9,009 followers View post →

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Szabolcs Sandoly
@sandoly · X

@DrDMartinWorld One gene codes for one protein. https://t.co/3TTvWlBgMH We have 20000-24000 genes, but it could be up to 10 millions of proteins. https://t.co/ZLAynumDDa https://t.co/5yU6sbnvAA https://t.co/FFoTBuEHTO

Oct 15, 2024 · 2,429 followers View post →
سُلافه
@solafa_khaled2 · X

@DrAbdulmajeedFR اضافة : المرجع اللي يقول ١٠٠_١٢٠ الف منشور عام ١٩٩٠ https://t.co/0PjoIjqUk4

Sep 30, 2024 · 953 followers View post →
Szabolcs Sandoly
@sandoly · X

@McCulloughFund @pfizer We have 20000-24000 genes, but it could be up to 10 millions of proteins, so something not add up with the passing down gene from parents that responsible our personal disease theory. https://t.co/ZLAynum5NC https://t.co/5yU6sbmXL2 https://t.co/FFoTBuEa4g

May 14, 2024 · 2,429 followers View post →
Szabolcs Sandoly
@sandoly · X

@Cancelcloco We have 20000-24000 genes, but it could be up to 10 millions of proteins, so something not add up with the passing down gene from parents that responsible our personal disease theory. https://t.co/ZLAynum5NC https://t.co/5yU6sbmXL2 https://t.co/FFoTBuEa4g

May 13, 2024 · 2,429 followers View post →
Patrick J. Miller/Raboot Reposting Mega Raichu Era
@stilltmg · X

RT @beatmastermatt: Holy crap I apparently way underestimated. https://t.co/I0au4N3Boz

Jan 13, 2024 · 1 share · 105 followers View post →
Mr. Beat
@beatmastermatt · X

Holy crap I apparently way underestimated. https://t.co/I0au4N3Boz

Jan 12, 2024 · 47 likes · 1 share · 72,028 followers View post →
Claudio Vascotto
@ClaudioVascott4 · X

https://t.co/J24YMIY6xE

Dec 15, 2023 · 535 followers View post →
Claudio Vascotto
@ClaudioVascott4 · X

https://t.co/W406EPEvS8.

Dec 15, 2023 · 535 followers View post →
Take That Darwin
@TakeThatDarwin · X

@PaddyG_ @kmtildsley Humans don't have anywhere near 144,000 genes. https://t.co/C5CuRlTmll

Oct 10, 2023 · 4 likes · 16,549 followers View post →
briano
@briano06752817 · X

@YahshuasT https://t.co/2M7HHxgbIM

Jul 4, 2023 · 296 followers View post →
Marcus Bergman
@MarcusBergman9 · X

@TrashGT86 @legitleavitt @boredgm @EvoIutlon Humans have more than 20k. Way more. https://t.co/Ie5zhMaBFU

Jul 4, 2023 · 380 followers View post →
convid
@convid12 · X

Ευγενής υπενθύμισις: δεν έχουμε ακόμα ιδέα τι παίζει με τα γονίδια και το rna. https://t.co/jou7F537tk

Feb 7, 2023 · 475 followers View post →
Rodrigo Santibanez-Palominos
@HerrGlucksfall · X

@carlostph Al parecer, sí. ~40k para la papa y ~24k para nosotros (https://t.co/7y4WyIrHio) Aunque la papa es tetraploide.

Jul 22, 2022 · 1,677 followers View post →
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@37TechnoShaman · X

https://t.co/HNxE5V983G

Jun 1, 2022 · 61 followers View post →
Steven Salzberg
@StevenSalzberg1 · X

@ENirenberg This is my primary area of research. The genetics text is simply out of date. See my (peer-reviewed) 2018 paper on this exact question: https://t.co/6DwoT9BYZI

Nov 30, 2021 · 1 like · 19,295 followers View post →
EnviroGrad
@GradEnviro · X

@PaulSkallas Lol they don't even know how many genes you have, and finding targeted cures for abnormal growth, imagine talking about designer babies and intelligence. https://t.co/qlG30kaQ4Y

Apr 6, 2021 · 2 likes · 133 followers View post →
haNi
@Blabeen · X

خليني نساعدك فالبحث ومن مصادر العلم الحقيقي مش كتابات أشباه العلماء وطالبي الشهرة اللي ولت موضة اليوم. https://t.co/I48JqVRTeO https://t.co/ibu56ZMjRH

Aug 21, 2019 · 435 followers View post →
BMC Biology
@BMCBiology · X

RT @BMCBiology: How many genes do we have? 18 years after the initial publication of the human genome, we still don’t really know. @StevenS…

Apr 27, 2019 · 1 share · 9,009 followers View post →
BMC Biology
@BMCBiology · X

How many genes do we have? 18 years after the initial publication of the human genome, we still don’t really know. @StevenSalzberg1 discusses database discrepancies and the difficulty of defining what a #gene is. #DNAday19 #DNAday https://t.co/T3TiUDGpqN

Apr 25, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 9,009 followers View post →