Biomolecular Engineering
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Grad program offers opportunities in biomolecular engineering and bioinformatics
The biomolecular engineering and bioinformatics program offers expanded opportunities for graduate research.
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Scientists propose a “genome zoo” of 10,000 vertebrate species
In the most comprehensive study of animal evolution ever attempted, an international consortium of scientists plans to assemble a collection of DNA sequences for 10,000 vertebrate species.
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Nanopore project wins $1.1 million NIH grant
NHGRI has awarded a $1.1 million grant to support work at UCSC on nanopore technology for analyzing DNA.
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UCSC bioinformatics experts are partners in national cancer genetics project
UCSC researchers will establish a Cancer Genome Data Analysis Center as part of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), a $275 million collaborative project led by NIH.
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Five faculty members win 2009 NSF CAREER awards
Five UCSC faculty members have won NSF CAREER awards in 2009.
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Haussler and Kent honored by American Society of Human Genetics
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) has honored two UCSC researchers with the 2009 Curt Stern Award.
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AIDS vaccine expert encouraged by promising results from clinical trial
Phillip Berman said he is encouraged by promising results from a large clinical trial of an AIDS vaccine regimen.
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$3.5 million NIH grant supports AIDS vaccine research
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has awarded a $3.5 million grant for AIDS vaccine research at UCSC.
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Genome Sequencing Center offers state-of-the-art sequencing services
The UCSC Genome Sequencing Center is now available to accept samples from investigators at other academic institutions as well as regional biotechnology companies.
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Cancer Genomics Browser gives cancer researchers a powerful new tool
The UCSC Cancer Genomics Browser provides a new way to visualize and analyze data from studies aimed at improving cancer treatment by unraveling the complex genetic roots of the disease.
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Stem cell symposium showcases new facilities and research
The UCSC Stem Cell Symposium showcased a variety of stem cell research projects now underway on campus and celebrated the opening last year of the Shared Stem Cell Facility.
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New data suggest “jumping genes” play a significant role in gene regulatory networks
Research suggests that mobile repetitive elements affect the evolution of gene regulatory networks.