University of British Columbia
Cervical Cancer Study in Ugandan Women Finds HPV-Specific Tumor DNA Methylation, Gene Expression
The researchers found that changes in histone modification at HPV integration events were correlated with upregulation of nearby genes and endogenous retroviruses.
Infant Gut Microbiome Correlates With Bacteria in Mother's Breast Milk, Study Finds
The researchers noted that breast milk bacteria contributed to overall infant gut microbiota variation to a similar extent as other modifiers, such as birth mode.
ALK Gene Linked to Natural Thinness in Genetic, Functional Studies
In animal models, loss of ALK was associated with protection from obesity, even when the animals were on a high-fat diet.
Genome BC Announces C$10M to Study Clinical Genomics Implementation
The funding, part of a larger initiative by Genome Canada, will support two studies in British Columbia that will evaluate genomics in healthcare.
Monogenic Hypercholesterolemia Increases Cardiovascular Disease Risk More Than Polygenic Form
Understanding the genetic causes of hypercholesterolemia could provide prognostic information to help treat patients, the researchers said.
Jul 26, 2019
Genome Canada Awards C$76.7M in Research Grants
Jan 2, 2019
May 23, 2018
May 1, 2018
Mar 9, 2018
Nov 17, 2017