[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/omim OMIM] (Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man), is an online database of genes known to be mutated in disease states. [[Mendelian inheritance]] refers to the inheritance pattern observed in traits that are determined by a single gene. This pattern was first discovered by [[Gregor Mendel]], an Austrian monk, during his work with pea plants from 1856-1863. Although Mendel published his work in 1866, it's significance was largely ignored until it was rediscovered in the early 20th century; more than two decades after his death. | [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/omim OMIM] (Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man), is an online database of genes known to be mutated in disease states. [[Mendelian inheritance]] refers to the inheritance pattern observed in traits that are determined by a single gene. This pattern was first discovered by [[Gregor Mendel]], an Austrian monk, during his work with pea plants from 1856-1863. Although Mendel published his work in 1866, it's significance was largely ignored until it was rediscovered in the early 20th century; more than two decades after his death. |