MAKEMAC is the acronym for the EU funded Research Training Network aimed at improving skills and technologies in the area of artificial chromosome construction, delivery and use.Artificial chromosomes provide a novel technology for the analysis of chromosomal elements and for maintaining large segments of DNA for biotechnology/gene therapy purposes. This link leads to a powerpoint presentation explaining the background and state of the art from the Cooke lab at the MRC Human Genetics Unit. (Click here for project summary page) This three year program consists of the following labs organised as a network.