Original source http://www.incodom.kr/EST ================================================================================ EST - Expressed Sequence Tag - Partial sequence (300~500bp) of cDNA - That is, part where intron is removed - Part where some parts of axons are connected ================================================================================ How to analyze EST - First, perform following - cDNA_library=convert(mRNA) cDNA: Complementary DNA ================================================================================ How to utilize EST analysis - it can collect massive genomics data which express at certain time - it can be used for writing genomics map - it can be used to make polymorphism on "expressing genes" - In specific spicies, from different living creatures, you obtain EST analysis Then, you can know the function of specific organ or tissues by comparing them