An analysis of 204 genomes across Europe and the Mediterranean has given significant evidence of high mobility and minimal genetic admixture between the dawn of the Roman Empire and now, despite predictions from models. This web page was produced as an assignment for an undergraduate course at Davidson College. Since the initial growth of genome…
“TB or Not TB”: How Your Genome Can Influence Your Risk for Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis continues to be a leading cause of death globally, but its genetic susceptibility has not yet been completely understood. A meta-analysis consisting of 12 genome-wide association studies (GWAS) studied the heritability and significant genes contributing to tuberculosis susceptibility. This web page was produced as an assignment for an undergraduate course at Davidson College. by…
We Are All In This Together: Parkinson’s Disease Meta-Analysis Finds Shared Mutations Across Populations
Are we closer to the truth? Parkinson’s disease variability across populations tells us something about its genetic contributors Disclaimer: This web page was produced as an assignment for an undergraduate course at Davidson College. Image courtesy of Marios Politis / AAAS Parkinson’s Disease is the fastest moving neurodegenerative disease that affects 8.5 million people in…
Why Representation Matters: Novel Insight into Systemic Sclerosis
The largest Asian genome-wide association study (GWAS) ever conducted helps us better understand the genetic architecture of systemic sclerosis within and across different populations, highlighting the importance of representation in genomic studies. This web page was produced as an assignment for an undergraduate course at Davidson College. Link to homepage Scleroderma, also known as systemic…
Fur Real: Exploring Mammalian Hairiness and Evolutionary Mysteries
This web page was produced as an assignment for an undergraduate course at Davidson College. Read more about the author here. Researchers find hundreds of genes and non-coding elements that underlie the basis of the evolution of mammalian hairlessness. This research can be used for hair growth therapies in the future and give us further…
Carlos Jaramillo
This web page was produced as an assignment for an undergraduate course at Davidson College. Hello, my name is Carlos Jaramillo Rodriguez. I am a senior at Davidson College and a Biology major, Computer Science minor on the Pre-med track. I am from San Francisco, California, where the summers are often colder than the winters.…
About Me: Jada Coffey
Hi! My name is Jada Coffey and I am a senior Biology major and Africana Studies minor at Davidson College. On campus, I volunteer at Lula Bell’s, conduct genomics research in Dr. Thurtle-Schmidt’s lab, and am an avid member of the Davidson Nuances (a cappella). Upon graduation, I plan on receiving additional research experience and…
