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1st Place: Megan Xie, Grade 12 Teacher: Mrs. Margot Bram School: Lower Moreland High School Location: Huntingdon Vy, Pennsylvania The early years of genetics centered around the central dogma of biology, the theory that genes in our DNA encode RNA to make proteins. Proteins execute a broad range of functions that include gene regulation, forming a biological cycle that powers... Read More

ASHG 2024 will be here before you know it! Sessions are being crafted, workshops organized, exhibits developed, and people from around the world are preparing to gather in Denver, CO from November 5-9 to discuss the newest, most exciting research in human genetics. Ask Your Institution Some institutions build professional development into their annual budget, so... Read More

Posted By: Kylee Spencer, PhD, Assistant Editor, AJHG KS: What motivated you to start working on this project? KC: We were intrigued by the promise of single-cell DNA methylation data for a number of reasons, including the ability to more directly examine allele-specific methylation associated with germline or somatic variants. Single-cell approaches for DNA methylation... Read More

Posted By: HGG Advances HGGA: What motivated you to start working on this project? TZ: As a researcher with biostatistics training, I feel it is crucial to get my hands on real-world data to validate the efficiency of many methods that people develop on paper or whiteboards. My advisor kindly offered me this opportunity! HGGA:... Read More

By:Srinitya Gannavarapu, BS/BA Podcasts are a powerful and influential medium in contemporary society, offering a plethora of benefits to both creators and listeners alike. One of the key influences of podcasts lies in their ability to democratize information and entertainment, allowing anyone with an internet connection to share their ideas and stories with a global... Read More