Chromosome Walking

Chromosome walking is a type of gene mapping technique used to locate the physical position of a gene on a chromosome. It is used to identify genes that are located close to each other and to map novel genes. The technique involves cloning fragments of the chromosome and then linking them together to make a continuous segment. This helps locate genes in order to improve the understanding of gene regulation, provide a better understanding of genetic diseases, and enable easier manipulation of genes for biotechnological applications.