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Our latest publication: High-risk genes for autism function in the nucleus and regulate gene expression

March 20, 2016by Emily Casanova Leave a comment

Over the last year and a half, I’ve been studying rare forms of intellectual disability (ID) that have single-gene (monogenic) origins using various bioinformatics approaches. My primary interest was to […]

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A Few Tidbits about Epigenetics: The Methylome

June 16, 2013by Emily Casanova 2 Comments

The Methylome is a new toy of genetic science. It adds yet another level of complexity “above genetics”, responsible for affecting patterns of gene expression and, relevant to my line […]

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Developmental and molecular biologist. I primarily focus on autism and connective tissue disorders, but am fascinated by all things biology. Science is my work, my passion, and my hobby. I relish reading history, especially as it relates to the development of the sciences. I am also a hobby-paleontologist, enjoy antique collecting and a bit of photography, love a good strong black tea, knitting, and spending time with my family (both the human and furry varieties).

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My family and friends living with me.....and chronic illness

Mo Costandi

Neuroscience writer

Bowiesattva

Beyond the Ion Channel

The ILAE Genetics Commission Blog

The RNA Underworld

In biology, all roads lead to RNA ...

Ballastexistenz

Future of Research

Scientists changing science

the Exhibitionologist

[ek-suh-bish-uhn-ol-uh-jist] -noun: Person who studies and reviews exhibitions, then blogs about them.

Heretic, Rebel, a Thing to Flout

BI-WEEKLY POSTS ON SCIENCY TOPICS

Cortical Chauvinism

A site discussing autism related issues

blogorrhea

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Is Prenatal Ultrasound safe?

An exploration of the debate

thepostoncollective.wordpress.com/

Notes and opinions focused on the intersection of science, education, politics, and diversity.

Quigley's Cabinet

BI-WEEKLY POSTS ON SCIENCY TOPICS

Autistic And Awesome

it is NOT junk

BI-WEEKLY POSTS ON SCIENCY TOPICS

passionless Droning about autism

Autism from the view of the self taught immunologist, neurobiologist, psychologist, gastroenterologist, geneticist.

Biomedical ecology and other sciences

The elephant in this jungle!

The Silent Astronomer

The Thesis Whisperer

Just like the horse whisperer - but with more pages

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