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From The Labs 

This map facilitates the search for epigenetic causes of disease

June 6, 2019June 7, 2019CoRSIV, DNA methylation, epigenetics, genome, Homa Shalchi, Research

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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From The Labs 

Mom and dad genes and the intricate process of gene regulation

October 16, 2018October 16, 2018DNA methylation, epigenome, gene regulation, genome, Research, SD-ASM, WGBS

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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Policywise 

Examining public resistance to global genomic data sharing

February 1, 2017February 1, 2017Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, data sharing, genome, Global Health, globalization, Mary Anderlik Majumder, public opinion

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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From The Labs 

Mutations in RERE gene result in features that coincide with those associated with 1p36 deletion syndrome

May 25, 20161p36, Genetics, genome

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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From The Labs 

Genomic study on renal cell carcinoma reveals potential opportunities for more effective treatments

April 18, 2016Cancer, genome

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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From The Labs 

Many paths to degeneration for neurons

March 16, 2015Genetics, genome

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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From The Labs 

Evolution of marine mammals to water converges in some genes

February 17, 2015Biomarkers, genome

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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From The Labs 

Image of the Month: Cryo-electron microscopy of Venezuelan equine encephalitis

December 2, 2014encephalitis, genome, Infectious diseases, Microscopy, molecular biology, structural biology
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From The Labs 

Centipede genome gives evolutionary clues

December 2, 2014genome

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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From The Labs 

The long research road  

December 2, 2014genome

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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