def get_gene_info(self, gene):
return self._fetchone(self._queries['<STR_LIT>'], [gene])<EOL>
returns basic information about the gene.

:param gene: HGNC gene name
:type gene: str

# database results
hgnc    | ATM
maploc  | 11q22-q23
descr   | ataxia telangiectasia mutated
summary | The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the PI3/PI4-kinase family. This...
aliases | AT1,ATA,ATC,ATD,ATE,ATDC,TEL1,TELO1
added   | 2014-02-04 21:39:32.57125