genetics

Colossal Biosciences Names Australian De‑Extinction Scientist as Its Chief Biology Officer

by | Aug 20, 2025
Andrew Pask is known for his expertise in de-extinction science, developmental genetics, and conservation technologies. He leads the Thylacine Integrated Genomic Restoration Research Lab (TIGGR) at the University of Melbourne in Australia.
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Alicia Rogers, UTA assistant professor of biology
Gene Regulation: UTA Researchers Use $1.8M Federal Grant to Study How RNAi Affect Human Health
by | Jan 18, 2025
The project, led by Assistant Professor of Biology Alicia Rogers, could lead to improved genetic knowledge that may aid in the development of synthetic therapies to prevent or treat diseases, including cancer.
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UTA Research Team Looks at Genetics of How Rattlesnakes Regulate Venom
by | Feb 28, 2024
In an effort to expand the research beyond snakes, UTA Biology Professor Todd Castoe and his colleagues received a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation that will support new statistical approaches to generate, test, and refine hypotheses for how gene regulatory networks function.
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Gamification Dallas UNTHSC pharmacy students
Discovery: Why UNTHSC Prescribes Escape Rooms to Students; UTSW’s Autism-Related Disorder Breakthrough
by | Feb 15, 2019
You'll also find out about how a team led by a UTA professor is competing for a piece of the $4 million prize in a competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy in this roundup of research and development happening in North Texas.
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Drs. Ambika Chandra, Jeanmarie Verchot, and Qingyi Yu

Discovery: Women Lead Sustainable Living Research at AgriLife, UTD Scientists Develop ‘Genetic’ Circuits

by | Mar 23, 2018
Researchers at laboratories and universities across North Texas are helping to improve our lives, our health, and our world. Here are some of their stories.
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