Recent News
US scientists show how immune system 'prunes' tumours (Cancer Research UK)
February 08, 2012
Laboratory research by US scientists has shown for the first time how the body's immune system shapes how a tumour grows.
The finding, by a…
Genomes offer clues to treating childhood cancers (LA Times)
January 12, 2012
On Tuesday, two biotech companies announced that it would soon be possible to sequence the human genome -- each individual's complete DNA blueprint -- in…
DNA Damage From Chemo May Help Spur Leukemia's Return (US News and World Report)
January 12, 2012
The chemotherapy used to treat a form of adult leukemia sets a trap that can result in the return of the disease within years, a…
Chemotherapy treatment might induce leukemia relapse (FOX News)
January 11, 2012
Chemotherapy drugs, the first line of defense for a common form of adult leukemia, could actually be contributing to the disease’s rate of relapse in…
High-Tech Choir Master (The Scientist)
January 01, 2012
Elaine Mardis was in the right place at the right time. During her senior year as a zoology major at Oklahoma University, Mardis found herself…
Work begun on Wash U data center expansion (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
December 20, 2011
Construction is underway on a $12.5 million project to double the size of the genetics data center at the Washington University School of Medicine. Clayco…
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Project Spotlight
Research Provides Clues to Pediatric Cancer Treatments
Two new studies from the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Washington University Pediatric Cancer Genome Project provide clues to treatment of the eye tumor retinoblastoma and an aggressive form of leukemia. (more)
Genome Spotlight
Completed Genome of World's Most Popular Pet
The domestic cat is the most popular pet globally. Sequencing and genetic mapping has revealed interesting information about this model organism that is being used to understand cancer and infectious disease in humans. (more)
Outreach Spotlight
OGR Application Period Now Open
The Opportunities in Genomics Research program application period is now open. Students interested in summer or post-baccalaureate research in genomics and related areas can apply now! (more)
