Eli and Edythe Broad make unprecedented gift
Recent $400M endowment gift from Broads brings total commitment to $600 million
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Eli and Edythe L. Broad endow the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT with additional $400 million
Latest gift brings Broad's underwriting of Institute to $600 million
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Next-generation tool for visualizing genomic data introduced
Can incorporate multiple types of data and rapidly view them at any level of resolution
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‘Speed limit’ found on rate of evolution
Genomes of various organisms lose stability with more than 6 mutations per generation
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First robust genetic link to height in humans identified
Based on new whole genome study
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Opossum genome shows ‘junk’ DNA source of genetic innovation
Evolution caught playing with genetic on-off switch
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Despite their heft, many dinosaurs had surprisingly tiny genomes
Two major classes of dinosaurs show genomes distinctly aligned with modern birds, reptiles
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Cancer link to ‘protein promiscuity’ being studied
How cancer begins may be better understood
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Surprising variations discovered in human genomes
Unexpected DNA losses and gains found
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Scientists identify hundreds of worm genes that regulate fat storage
Genes with counterparts in mammals may shed light on obesity
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Formin gene may explain a common cause of female infertility
Recent study sheds light on leading cause of pregnancy loss in humans
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Harvard researchers complete genomic sequence of deadly malaria parasite
Reveals potential new anti-malarial drug targets
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The next big thing in mining the genome
Scientists develop simpler tool for finding disease genes and spotting genetic variation
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Mustard shows backbone in its own defense
Plants, vertebrates appear to share elements of innate immune system
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Human genome sequence yields new tool for microbe-hunting
Dana-Farber scientists searching for infectious causes of chronic diseases
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Harvard scientists identify chromosome location of genes associated with long life
May lead to better understanding of aging process
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Human genome tally: Is recount in order?
Different methods of counting genes result in faulty comparisons of biological complexity
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In human genome race, competition spurred better science
Intense rivalry between public and private teams helped project
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Specific gene provides health benefits for moderate drinkers
Reduces risk of heart attack and boosts good cholesterol levels
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