Genetics

Genetics

genes • gene editing • heredity• evolution • genetic variability • phenotypic variability • horizontal gene transfer • meiosis • recombination • epigenetics • DNA repair and replication • chromosome segregation • cell division • gene regulation • development • aging • pathogenesis • cancer • disease

David Housman
Faculty Spotlight

David Housman

Virginia and D.K. Ludwig Scholar for Cancer Research

David Housman studies the biological underpinnings of diseases like Huntington’s, cancer, and cardiovascular disease.

The Y chromosome: Holding steadfast in a sea of change

Researchers discover new type of lung cell, critical insights for cystic fibrosis

Restricting a key cellular nutrient could slow tumor growth

Stem cell-derived zika model suggests mechanisms underlying microcephaly

Network of diverse noncoding RNAs acts in the brain

Decoding RNA-protein interactions

Computing changes in cell fate

Single-cell database to propel biological studies