Tag: genetics

Vilnius Awards Scholarship to Honour Biotechnological Pioneer Virginijus Šikšnys for Discoveries in CRISPR-Cas9 Technology

Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, celebrated the Nobel Prize ceremony by honouring one of the most prominent Lithuanian pioneers in life sciences –  Prof Virginijus Šikšnys – whose contributions led to important discoveries in the Nobel Prize-worthy CRISPR-Cas9 technology. Vilnius is funding a scholarship in the name of the scientist, and has commissioned a sculpture […]

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The Future Of Genetics: Interview With Clair Francomano, Leading Professor of Medical & Molecular Genetics

Dr Clair Francomano is a leading genetics professor. Dr. Clair Francomano has been involved in the care of individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and other hereditary disorders of connective tissue throughout her career. During her years at the National Institutes of Health, she spear-headed a longitudinal study on the natural history of EDS that ran for […]

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