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The Stories in DNA
The 3 billion base pairs in the human genome hold clues to both our family heritage and our distant evolutionary past. Professor of integrative biology Montgomery Slatkin studies patterns in the human genome in search of disease genes, links to earlier hominids, and sound policies for using genetics in criminal forensics. ... read more
The First Line of Defense
When microbes attack, the innate immune system raises the initial alarm. By exploring this little-known realm of the body's defenses, Professor of immunology and pathogenesis Greg Barton is gaining a new understanding of how our cells spot potential invaders and ward off autoimmune diseases like lupus.... read more
Listening to the Earth
Earthquakes can reveal much about the makeup of Earth's interior. Earth and planetary science professor Barbara Romanowicz uses the planet's own rumblings to yield spectacular insights into the ground beneath our feet. ... read more
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