Victoria Deck

Each month, the editors of The American Journal of Human Genetics interview an author of a recently published paper. This month, we check in with Thomas Wingo and Nicholas Seyfried to discuss their paper, “Genetic control of the human brain proteome”. AJHG: What caused you to start working on this project? TW: Nick and I have... Read More

The ASHG Virtual Career Fair will be taking place February 17 from 10 AM- 3 PM Eastern. The Career Fair, which will include more than 18 exhibiting companies, will be an opportunity for those interested in human genetics and genomics to connect with prospective employers, colleagues, and mentors regardless of career stage. We recently spoke... Read More

1/6/21 Scientists successfully use CRISPR gene-editing treatment to extend the lifespan of mice with progeria, offering hope to treat the disease in humans. (Wall Street Journal) 1/15/21 NIH scientists identify nutrient that helps prevent bacterial infection (NIH) 2/7/21 By tracking coronavirus mutations, scientists aim to forecast the pandemic’s future (LA Times) 2/14/21 What Happens When... Read More

Published: Thursday, January 7, 2021, 11:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, 202.257.8424, press@ashg.org ROCKVILLE, MD – As part of its commitment to building a more diverse workforce, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) today announced the launch of the Human Genetics and Genomics Workforce Diversity Initiative. With support from the National Human Genome... Read More

Posted By: Sarah Ratzel, PhD, Science Editor, AJHG Each month, the editors of The American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG) interview an author of a recently published paper. This month, we check in with Terry Hassold to discuss his paper, “Failure to recombine is a common feature of human oogenesis”. AJHG: What caused you to... Read More