Most of the DNA alterations that are tied to disease do not alter protein-coding genes,…
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Loss of tropical forests reduces rain
Deforestation can have a significant effect on tropical rainfall, new research confirms. The findings have…
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Yale team finds order amidst the chaos within the human genome
The massive Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) unveiled Sept. 5 reveals a human genome vastly…
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In massive genome analysis ENCODE data suggests ‘gene’ redefinition
As part of a huge collaborative effort called ENCODE (Encyclopedia of DNA Elements), a research…
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Understanding the human genome: ENCODE at BioMed Central
The completion of the human genome project in 2003 was an immeasurably important milestone, but…
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Human genome far more active than thought: GENCODE Consortium discovers far more genes than previously thought
The GENCODE Consortium expects the human genome has twice as many genes than previously thought,…
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Tough gel stretches to 21 times its length, recoils, and heals itself: Biocompatible material much tougher than cartilage
A team of experts in mechanics, materials science, and tissue engineering has created an extremely…
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Comprehensive transcriptome analysis of human ENCODE cells
ENCODE, an international research project led by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), has…
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ENCODE Project publishes new genomic insights in special issue of Genome Research
Genome Research publishes a special issue dedicated to The ENCODE (ENCyclopedia Of DNA Elements) Project,…
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Fast forward for biomedical research: Massive DNA encyclopedia scraps the junk
Today, an international team of researchers reveal that much of what has been called ‘junk…