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The Genome Sequencing Center at Washington University Medical School focuses on the large scale generation and analysis of DNA sequence. The center is a leader in The Human Genome Project. The rapid release of the data over the internet facilitates the elucidation of gene function, forming the ultimate basis for an understanding of how DNA sequence dictates the form and function of an organism.
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| Division of Laboratory and Genomic Medicine gets new director Sleckman named director of Division of Laboratory and Genomic Medicine (http://mednews.wustl.edu/news/page/normal/12059.html) July 21, 2008 -- Barry Sleckman, associate professor of pathology and immunology, has been named director of the Division of Laboratory and Genomic Medicine at the School of Medicine. The appointment was announced by Skip Virgin, Edward Mallinckrodt Professor and head of Pathology and Immunology. |
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| Duck-billed DNA Platypus genome explains animal's peculiar features; holds clues to evolution of mammals (http://mednews.wustl.edu/news/page/normal/11692.html) May 7, 2008 --
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| DNA Day fun Sixth-graders get a lesson in strawberry DNA (http://mednews.wustl.edu/news/page/normal/11676.html) April 29, 2008 -- DNA sequencing has led scientists to map the human genome and could take them to huge advancements in medicine — possibly diagnosing and preventing disease. But Alex Heerman just wanted to create some deadly fruit. Heerman and his fellow McKinley Middle School sixth-graders learned how to extract DNA from strawberries during a demonstration by Latricia Wallace, outreach coordinator for the Genome Center at Washington University. |
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| Elaine Mardis Co-director, Genome Sequencing Center (http://mednews.wustl.edu/sb/page/normal/212.html) As Co-Director of the Genome Sequencing Center, Mardis helps select genomes of interest and evaluate the optimal sequencing strategy to apply to each genome. As Director of Technology Development at the GSC, she supervises a group that includes engineers and molecular biologists toward exploring and ... Expertise: DNA sequencing, high-speed, SNPs, genome, sequencing technology, resequencing, genetics Media assistance: (314) 286-0122 / purdym@wustl.edu |
| Richard Wilson Director, Genome Sequencing Center (http://mednews.wustl.edu/sb/page/normal/211.html) Under the leadership of Richard Wilson and other experts, the Genome Sequencing Center (GSC) has become an internationally renowned center for innovative high-speed sequencing of genetic material. Researchers at the GSC produced the initial analyses of more than 20 percent of the human genome and were ... Expertise: Large-scale genome sequencing and analysis, gene sequencing, chromosome, Human Genome Project Media assistance: (314) 286-0122 / purdym@wustl.edu |
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| Edit your DNA: 'Gene wiki' to debut on Wikipedia
The Associated Press State & Local Wire and 29 others July 9, 2008 -- Researchers on Tuesday launched an effort to create a library of human genetics using the online encyclopedia Wikipedia in hopes it could spur widespread discussion about thousands of individual genes. Authors of the "gene wiki" group outlined its lofty aims in a paper published on the Public Library of Science's online journal, PLoS Biology. The eight authors are from the Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation in San Diego, San Diego State University and Washington University in St. Louis. |
| A Gene Map for the Cute Side of the Family
The New York Times May 13, 2008 -- When scientists announced last week that they had deciphered the complete genetic playbook for the duck-billed platypus, the public reacted with unexpected enthusiasm. WUSTL genetics professor and co-author Wesley Warren explains the attraction for researchers. |
| Looking at Genome of the Platypus
The New York Times and 3 others May 8, 2008 -- An international scientific team, which announced the first decoding of the platypus genome, said the findings provided "many clues to the function and evolution of all mammalian genomes," including that of humans, and should "inspire rapid advances in other investigations of mammalian biology and evolution." The research was conducted by a group of almost 100 scientists led by WUSTL genetics professor Wesley Warren. |
| Platypus Genome Reveals Secrets of Mammal Evolution
National Geographic News May 8, 2008 -- Decoding the platypus genome has long been an important goal for biologists seeking to understand the origins of mammal evolution. That goal was reached by the team of project leader, WUSTL's Wesley Warren. |
| Platypus Is Even More Strange Than It Looks
NPR All Things Considered and 1 others May 8, 2008 -- NPR's Joe Palca reports that scientists have now completed a draft DNA sequence of the platypus genome that reveals reptilian and mammalian elements. WUSTL genetics professor Richard Wilson, who directed the platypus genome project at WUSTL, comments. |
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