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Researchers turn to epigenetic therapies to fine-tune gene expression without altering the DNA code.

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Genetic Signals Linked to X Chromosome Loss Later in Life

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Discovering the Functions of Noncoding Sequence Variants

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Uncovering Rare Disease Genetic Pathways with Global Biobanks

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Study of Millions Finds Genetic Links to Smoking and Drinking 

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Sharing Scientific Ideas in Disease Genetics

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Methylation in Young Brains May Be Key to Obesity: Mouse Study

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Different Genes Influence Lifespan in Male and Female Mice

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Historic Adaptations May Now Make Us Susceptible to Disease

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Large Scientific Collaborations Aim to Complete Human Genome

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Small Changes, Big Consequences

Uncovering Leprosy’s Genetic Recipe for Success

Uncovering Leprosy’s Genetic Recipe for Success

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Deficient RNA Editing Implicated in Inflammatory Disease 

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Q&A: Whole Genomes of 150,000 Britons Reveal Novel Genetic Variants

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How to Bring the Public into the Scientific Process

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Sunflowers’ Bee-Attracting Ultraviolet Also Helps Retain Moisture

Discover Genetic Influences on the Immune Response

The Genetics Behind Immune Response Variability

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Genetic Risks for Depression Differ Between Ancestral Groups

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Genes for Alcohol Use Disorder and Alzheimer’s Risk Overlap: Study

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Genetic Variants Tied to Sex Differences in Psychiatric Disorders

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Researchers Develop Standards for Reporting Polygenic Risk Scores

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Biomedical Informatician Atul Butte Dies at 55

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A Gut Pathogen’s Unexpected Weapon Against Amyloid Diseases

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Universe 25 Experiment

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Maternal Iron Deficiency Can Trigger Sex Reversal in Mouse Embryos

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Taking Control of Cellular Contamination with PCR Testing

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Electronic Records in Cell Culture Management

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Nergal Networks: Where Friendship Meets Infection

A citizen science game explores how social choices and networks can influence how an illness moves through a population.

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Maximizing Lentivirus Recovery

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Unraveling Complex Biology with Advanced Multiomics Technology

Unraveling Complex Biology with Five-Dimensional Multiomics

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Resurrecting Plant Defense Mechanisms to Avoid Crop Pathogens

Resurrecting Plant Defense Mechanisms to Avoid Crop Pathogens

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Waters Enhances Alliance iS HPLC System Software, Setting a New Standard for End-to-End Traceability and Data Integrity 

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Agilent Unveils the Next Generation in LC-Mass Detection: The InfinityLab Pro iQ Series

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Agilent Announces the Enhanced 8850 Gas Chromatograph

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