What is somatic cell hybrid mapping and how is it used in genetic research?

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Hello,

I have an upcoming exam on human genetics and genetic techniques and I am trying to learn about this procedure. I have searched the internet but come up with more studies that have used this technique rather than a plain 'for dummies' explanation of what it is. If someone could offer one that would be hugely appreciated.

Thanks very much.
 
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A somatic cell hybrid is simply a cell with the full complement of chromosomes (not a germ cell) from two different species, With recombination, the distance between two markers can be estimated by how often the two markers transfer together in cell cultures. The following short article discusses the basics.

http://bio-genetic.blogspot.com/2009/04/somatic-cell-hybrids-and-gene-mapping.html
 
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