UCSC Genome research in the News

Medical research must not be cut. May 9, 2013. George Blumenthal. San Francisco Chronicle.

The Human Code. Ian Evans. November 15, 2012. City on a Hill Press.

Santa Cruz Chamber names Peter Prindle, Donna Murphy man, woman of the year (UCSC spinoff Five3Genomics gets Entrepreneur of the Year). Jondi Gumz. November 13, 2012. Santa Cruz Sentinel.

UCSC spinout Maverix Biomics launches cloud-based NGS analysis platform. Uduak Grace Thomas. November 9, 2012. Genome Web

New DNA encyclopedia shows complex inner workings. September 5, 2012. Santa Cruz Sentinel.

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  Growing the genome project. KellyAnn Kelso. September 25, 2012. Good Times.
  International consortium uses ENCODE to work out DNA role in disease. Brett Smith September 6, 2012. RedOrbit. 
  Newfound DNA holds promise of cures. David Perlman. September 5, 2012. San Francisco Chronicle. 
  Científicos de todo el mundo redefinen el genoma humano. Ángeles López. September 5, 2012. El Mundo.
  ENCODE: The human encyclopaedia. Brendan Maher. September 5, 2012. Nature News. 
  Detailed map of genome function. Fergus Walsh. September 5, 2012. ScienceDaily.
  Iconic Darwin finch genome sequenced. August 17, 2012. BBC News.

Why humans prevailed over neanderthals. Natalie Wolchover. June 5, 2012. Discovery News.

'Caveman' genes lightly laced in modern humans, professor says. Darryl Levings. May 3, 2012. The Kansas City Star.

De novo genome assembly: What every biologist should know. Monya Baker. March 27, 2012. Nature Methods.

DNA sequencing, without the fuss. Robert F. Service and Elizabeth Pennisi. March 25, 2012. Science.

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  Quick and cheap DNA sequencing on the horizon? Joseph Stromberg. May 29, 2012. Smithsonian.

Complete Denisovan genome offers glimpse of ancient variation. Katherine Rowland. February 8, 2012. Nature News.

Genome alignment gets competitive. Sarah C.P. Williams. January 6, 2012. BioTechniques.

Assemblathon I offers lessons in complex genome assembly. Kevin Davies. December 13, 2011. Bio-IT World.

Large-scale cancer genomics data analysis--David Haussler. November 29, 2011. Genome TV via YouTube.

Assemblathon 2 challenges Informatics experts with vertebrate genome data, two sequencing platforms. June 7, 2011. GenomeWeb.

Too soon for disappointment. Meredith Salisbury. June 2011. GenomeWeb.

DNA sequences: Assembly required. May 16, 2011. National Human Genome Research Institute.

$3.8 billion investment in human genome project drove $796 billion in economic impact creating 310,000 jobs and launching the genomic revolution. May 11, 2011. Batelle

Zoo leads effort to map genes of 10,000 animals. Keith Darcé. May 9, 2011. San Diego Union Tribute.

State of minds: Air quality, stem cells, peace corps, neandertal genome--Winter 2011 UC Riverside. February 28, 2011. UCTV. [Neanderthal segment begins at 21:47 in the program].

David Haussler. March 9, 2011. Nature Biotechnology.

Genome databases suffer from the human touch. Melissa Lee Phillips. February 16, 2011. Nature News.

Genome data to become more affordable. Kate Newton. February 10, 2011. The Dominion Post.

The genomic ark. Julie Manoharan. January 25, 2011. BioTechniques.

Scientists seek DNA from ancient Pacific bones. Claudette Werden. January 11, 2011. Australia News Network.

2010: A good year for Neanderthals (and DNA). December 28, 2010. NPR.

G10K allies with BGI to decode 101 species within 2 years. November 30, 2010. BGI Press Release.

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  Genome 10K Project announces first 101 species for genome sequencing. December 3, 2010. Genetics Times.
  UCSC working on animal genome sequencing. Tovin Lapan. November 30, 2010. Santa Cruz Sentinel.

Voices: What's next in science (David Haussler). Carl Zimmer. November 9, 2010. New York Times.

A Zoo Without Bars. August 26, 2010. Science Notes 2010. (Podcast)

Human genome at ten: science after the sequence. June 23, 2010. Nature News.

UC-Santa Cruz scientist coordinated project that reveals Neanderthal-human liaisons. Lisa Krieger. May 6, 2010. San Jose Mercury News.

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  Neanderthals: our kissing cousins? Ed Green interview by Tom Ashbrook. May 13, 2010. NPR.
  Neanderthal genome gives UCSC research a glimpse into humans. Megha Satyanarayana. May 6, 2010. Santa Cruz Sentinel.
  Neanderthals, humans interbred--first solid DNA evidence. Ker Than. May 6, 2010. National Geographic.
  Signs of neanderthals mating with humans. Nicholas Wade. May 6, 2010. The New York Times.
  Study: neanderthal DNA liveos on in modern humans. Jennifer Pinkowski. May 6, 2010. Time.
  You're a neanderthal: genes say yes--a little bit. Randolph E. Schmid. May 6, 2010. Associated Press.
  Hey Good Lookin': early humans dug Neanderthals. Joe Palca. May 6, 2010. All Things Considered. NPR.
  Neanderthal genome offers clues on early humans. Ira Flatow. May 7, 2010. Talk of the Nation. NPR.
  Neanderthal genome shows most humans are cavemen. Brandon Keim. May 6, 2010. Wired.
  A cave man blinking in the light. Ronald Loui. May 6, 2010. The Economist.
  Neanderthals live on in some of us: DNA study. Maggie Fox. May 6, 2010. Reuters.
  You're part caveman, say scientists. Clara Moskowitz. May 6, 2010. Fox News.
  Human-Neanderthal hookups left a bit of caveman in many of us. Rob Waters. May 6, 2010. Bloomberg Businessweek.
  European and Asian genomes have traces of Neanderthal. Rex Dalton. May 6, 2010. Nature News.
  Neandertal genome yields evidence of interbreeding with humans. Tina Hesman Saey. May 6, 2010. Science News.
  Neanderthal genome reveals interbreeding with humans. Ewen Callaway. May 6, 2010. NewScientist.
  Neanderthals are our ancestors, study finds. Carolyn Y. Johnson. May 6, 2010. The Boston Globe.
  Neanderthals and humans interbred, fossils indicate. Dan Vergano. May 6, 2010. USA Today.
  New genome shows Nanderthal trace in humans. John Bowman. May 6, 2010. CBC News.
  Their mates were real Neanderthals. Karen Kaplan. May 7, 2010. Los Angeles Times.
  Ancient DNA shows interbreeding between Homo sapiens and Neanderthal. David Brown. May 7, 2010. Washington Post.
  New DNA data show many of us are part Neanderthal. Faye Flam. May 7, 2010. Philadelphia Inquirer.
  Computer kid makes good. Elizabeth Pennisi. May 7, 2010. Science.

Electronic DNA sensing and ion torrent systems. Kevin Davies. February 11, 2010. Bio-IT World.

Duct tape for broken chromosomes. Gary J. Gorbsky. January 21, 2010. Cell.

UCSC researchers trace the roots of a type of muscular dystrophy. Jane Palmer. January 31, 2010. Santa Cruz Sentinel.

Futures in Biotech 53: Project Genome 10K--Mapping life's greatest journey. Marc Pelletier audio interviewing David Haussler. January 26, 2010. twit.tv.

Effects of genetic defect in myotonic muscular dystrophy revealed. ANI. January 25, 2010. Thaindian News.

Making sense of the Neandertal genome. Ciara Curtin. December 2009/January 2010. genomeweb.

10K Genomes project to create vertebrate genome zoo. interview with Eric Green & Adam Felsenfeld. November 18, 2009. NHGRI.

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  No genome left behind. Elizabeth Pennisi. November 6, 2009. Science.
  10,000 genomes to come. Erika Check Hayden. November 4, 2009. Nature.
  Genome 10K: A new ark. Janet Raloff. November 4, 2009. Science News.

UCSC extends sequencing services to external labs, looks to improve protocols, lower costs. Bernadette Toner. October 27, 2009. genomeweb.

Ten young geniuses shaking up science today: The tooth sleuth. Melinda Wenner. October 19, 2009. Popular Science.

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  UCSC anthropologist Nate Dominy listed among 'Brilliant 10' under 40 in Popular Science. Marissa Cevallos. October 15, 2009. Santa Cruz Sentinel.

Research group wins $1.1M award to study DNA sequencing. Liz Kersjes. October 16, 2009. Santa Cruz Sentinel.

NHGRI awards $13M in GO stimulus grants in FY '09 for sequencing tech, data analysis tools. October 6, 2009. GenomeWeb.

Food for thought? Michael M. Torrice. 2009.  Science Notes.

What makes us human? Katherine Pollard. May 2009. Scientific American.

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  What makes us human (besides "to err")? April 21, 2009. Genome Web.

UC Santa Cruz team creates tool to view cancer research data. April 10, 2009. Santa Cruz Sentinel.

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  UCSC researchers introduce cancer genomics browser. March 30, 2009. Genome Web Daily News.

Key gene that protects against leukemia identified by scientists. April 9, 2009. ZAMP Bionews.

Scholars explore governance of indigenous genomics. Judy Nichols. November 10, 2008. Arizona State University News.

New mode of gene regulation discovered in mammals. July 13, 2008. ScienceDaily.

UCSC professor creates HIV database to share valuable information. Tom Miller. May 30, 2008. Santa Cruz Sentinel.

Micromanagers: New classes of RNAs emerge as key players in the brain. Tina Hesman Saey. March 1, 2008. Science News.

The big idea: redefining genes. December 2007. Philip Ball. Seed Magazine, page 28.

Ancient retroviruses spurred evolution of gene regulatory networks in humans and other primates. November 15, 2007. Science Daily.

Diet DNA. (video) Joyce Gramza. November 8, 2007. ScienCentral News.

RNA at Santa Cruz. Mirella Bucci. January 2007, vol. 3, no.1. Nature Chemical Biology.

Speed-reading the genome. Katherine Bourzac. October 11, 2006. Technology Review.

Mobile DNA part of evolution's toolbox. May 4, 2006. HHMI News.

Genome sequencing aids investigation of an ancient and mysterious life-form. November 17, 2005. Physorg.com

The history of chromosomes may shape the future of disease. Carl Zimmer. August 30, 2005. New York Times.

An unusual RNA structure in the SARS virus offers a promising target for antiviral drugs. Tim Stephens. January 3, 2005. UCSC Currents Online.

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  Structure of a conserved RNA element in the SARS virus genome determined. February 3, 2005. Science Daily.

Collecting genetic sequences for animals. Radio interview, Joe Palca. December 26, 2004. All Things Considered on National Public Radio.

Gene counters struggle to get the right answer. Science. August 22, 2003.

Postcard from the party: celebrations for DNA and its sequence in humans. Brendan Maher. April 17, 2003. The Scientist.

Assembling puzzles from preassembled blocks. Genome Research. September, 2001.

UCSC to host public forum on human genome research. June 25, 2001. UCSC Currents Online.

Some assembly required. (cover feature) June 2001. Software Development.

Science Magazine. (issue containing the draft sequence of the human genome) February 16, 2001.

No easy link between genes, behavior; DNA studies dash quest for easy answers; genome's link to behavior hard to prove. February 13, 2001. San Francisco Chronicle.

Genome analysis shows humans survive on low number of genes. February 11, 2001. New York Times.