This map facilitates the search for epigenetic causes of disease
More than 15 years after scientists first mapped the human genome, most diseases still cannot be predicted based on one’s genes. Thus, researchers also are
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Mom and dad genes and the intricate process of gene regulation
If the genome is like computer hardware, then the epigenome is the software that turns certain genes on and others off. During development, the epigenome
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Examining public resistance to global genomic data sharing
Maybe you emigrated from another country or have family members who did so; or perhaps you were inspired by a visit to the United Nations
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Mutations in RERE gene result in features that coincide with those associated with 1p36 deletion syndrome
By Ana María Rodríguez, Ph.D. Missing the tip of chromosome 1, a region called 1p36, is a relatively common cause of intellectual disability affecting one in
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Genomic study on renal cell carcinoma reveals potential opportunities for more effective treatments
By Ana María Rodríguez, Ph.D. It is well understood that renal cell carcinoma is not a single disease. Patients with this type of cancer have
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Many paths to degeneration for neurons
By Ruth SoRelle, M.P.H. Adult neurons are touchy. Too much protein can throw them off course, resulting in neurodegeneration. After showing how mutant ATAXIN1 (the
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Evolution of marine mammals to water converges in some genes
By Ruth SoRelle, M.P.H. When marine mammals such as whales, dolphins, manatees and walruses moved from land to water, a series of physical abilities ––
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Centipede genome gives evolutionary clues
By Ruth SoRelle, M.P.H. The centipede’s dilemma A centipede was happy – quite! Until a toad in fun Said, “Pray, which leg moves after which?”
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The long research road
By Ruth SoRelle, M.P.H. When Viola Guerrero learned about the progress in Angelman’s syndrome made by Baylor College of Medicine’s Dr. Arthur Beaudet and his
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