functional genomics
US Department of Energy to Provide $30M for Plant Functional Genomics Research
DOE said the awards will support research into gene function in plants relevant to the sustainable production of bioenergy and bioproducts.
Genomic Answers for Kids Team Releases Thousands of Genomes to Gain Insights Into Rare Diseases
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The Children's Mercy Research Institute is using exome sequencing, genome sequencing, and other methods to diagnose and study rare pediatric conditions in underserved patients.
Osteoarthritis GWAS Leads to Key Genes, Treatment Targets
With a genome-wide association study and functional follow-up analyses, investigators saw 100 osteoarthritis-related loci including variants in potentially targetable genes and pathways.
Rare Variants in G Protein-Coupled Receptor Gene May Provide Protection From Obesity
The Regeneron Pharmaceuticals-led team also said that inhibiting the gene could represent a potential therapeutic strategy for obesity.
New ALS Risk Gene Suggests Role for Apoptosis
Rare variants in the TP73 gene affect protein function, increase apoptosis, and lead to the impaired development of motor neurons, according to a new study.