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Recent Articles from the National Human Genome Research Institute
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An ongoing list of articles and talks from the researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).
Archive of Recent Articles: 2002-2008
2010
Elaine Ostrander, Ph.D.
Chief & Senior Investigator, Cancer Genetics Branch, NHGRI
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March 1, 2010 :Canine Morphology: Hunting for Genes and Tracking Mutations [plosbiology.org]
An essay by NHGRI Senior Investigator Elaine Ostrander, Ph.D., and co-author Abigail Shearin, a University of Pennsylvania veterinary student pursuing research in the Ostrander Lab, explore why domestic dogs vary so much in size and shape, as well as coat texture, color and patterning. The essay highlights the unique features of dog populations that offer advantages for genetic studies.
2009
Fabio Candotti, M.D.
Senior Investigator, NHGRI
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January 29, 2009 :Gene Therapy Fulfilling Its Promise [content.nejm.org]
NHGRI Senior Investigator Fabio Candotti, M.D., of the Genetics and Molecular Biology Branch, and co-author Donald B. Kohn, M.D., Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, comment on prospects for continuing advancement of gene therapy for treatment of genetic diseases in light of the outcome of gene therapy for severe combined immunodeficiency disease, or SCID, due to deficiency of the enzyme adenosine deaminase (ADA), reported in recent trials. - Dr. Candotti's and Dr. Kohn's comments were based on the NEJM article: Gene Therapy for Immunodeficiency Due to Adenosine Deaminase Deficiency [Abstract]
Yingzi Yang, Ph.D.
Senior Investigator, NHGRI
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January 13. 2009 :Growth and Patterning in the Limb: Signaling Gradients Make the Decision [stke.sciencemag.org]
Alterations in the duration and range of the signaling gradients may underlie many of the morphological differences in the evolution of vertebrate limbs.
Last Updated: March 2, 2010
