At OMRF, OSSM senior Kevin Nguyen is studying MPS1, a gene discovered to be a “master regulator” of cell division.
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OMRF receives $1.2 million to study diseases of aging
OMRF scientist Benjamin Miller received the pair of grants to study how to prevent muscle loss in older adults and other diseases of aging.
OMRF receives $3.7 million for autoimmune disease research
OMRF scientist Christopher Lessard received a five-year grant to identify genes associated with Sjögren’s syndrome.
OMRF launches new genetics research program
The new Genes and Human Disease Research Program will broaden OMRF’s investigation into genetic mechanisms in various diseases.
Lots o’ luck: How the shamrock gets its shape
Four-leaf clovers are said to represent good luck. They also represent something else: genetic mutation.
OMRF researchers identify gene mutation present in pair of diseases
OMRF researchers found mutations in PDGF receptor beta can trigger two rare diseases.