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Interview with CSHL Professor Rob Martienssen

11/22/2013

Dr. Rob Martienssen leads the plant biology group at CSHL, where he focuses on epigenetic mechanisms that shape and regulate the genome. Watch the video »

Oil palm & the rainforest—Genome sequencing for sustainability

11/22/2013

A multinational team of scientists, including Dr. Rob Martienssen at CSHL, has identified a single gene that regulates yield of the oil palm tree. Watch the video »

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The Single Cell Analysis course–at the cutting edge of science

8/20/2013

A look at the second annual Single Cell Analysis course held as CSHL. Read the story »

Full genome map of oil palm indicates a way to raise yields and protect rainforest

7/24/2013

A single gene is identified whose regulation controls oil palm yield. Read the story »

Two pioneering plant genomics efforts given a funding boost by National Science Foundation

9/5/2012

New 5-year grant awarded to the Gramene database project to apply Reactome data model supports data integration efforts. Read the story »

In massive genome analysis ENCODE data suggests ‘gene’ redefinition

8/31/2012

Potentially far-ranging implications for complex disease. Read the story »

Knowing thy genome: The science and ethics of personal genome sequencing

7/10/2012

W. Richard McCombie talks about the ethics of getting one's genome sequenced, and what consequences it may have. Read the story »

An error-eliminating fix overcomes big problem in ‘3rd-gen’ genome sequencing

6/29/2012

The next “next-gen” technology in genome sequencing has gotten a major boost. Read the story »

‘Most comprehensive’ genetic analysis of maize plant will help raise yields, expand its range

6/1/2012

An international research team involving 17 institutions has published the most comprehensive analysis to date of the maize genome. Read the story »

2012 “Biology of Genomes” in 140 ch@r@cters

5/25/2012

CSHL's annual "The Biology of Genomes" meeting continued conversation on genomics through Twitter. Read the story »

Research reveals how dynamic changes in methylation can determine cell fate

9/26/2011

Scientists have uncovered intriguing new evidence helping to explain one of the ways in which a stem cell’s fate can be determined. Read the story »

CSHL’s sequencing power gets a fresh boost

8/12/2011

W. Richard McCombie discusses the evolution of genomic sequencing technology and the use of new third generation machines. Read the story »

CSHL to help assemble ‘knowledgebase’ on plants, microbes, to aid US biofuel, environment efforts

7/15/2011

Investigators at CSHL join initiative by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to address the problem involving plant and microbial life. Read the story »

Collaboration column: A new gene-hunting strategy locates genetic cause of a rare disease

4/14/2011

CSHL scientists join collaboration in a new study on hereditary spastic paraparesis, a disease which impairs a person's ability to walk and move. Read the story »

Collaboration column: SMA therapeutics and potential drug target for schizophrenia

3/11/2011

CSHL's Adrian Krainer works on treatment for spinal muscular atrophy that reverses the disease's symptoms. Read the story »