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Genetics

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May 13, 2025 Gene variant protects against inherited form of dementia: Researchers

May 24, 2024 U of T researchers identify 'degrees of Kevin Bacon' gene in fruit flies

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April 25, 2023 Consider long-term effects before employing 'genetic welding' in natural populations: U of T expert

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September 16, 2019 'An urgency to contribute': U of T's Choong Chin (C.C.) Liew considered a visionary for work on cardiovascular genetics

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May 23, 2019 'Discover everything there is': U of T's Tak Mak awarded prestigious Gold Leaf Prize for pioneering research

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January 10, 2019 Twins in space: U of T expert on how space travel affects gene expression

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July 18, 2018 U of T scientists uncover DNA ‘shield’ with crucial roles in normal cell division, the immune system and cancer

June 21, 2018 Psychiatric disorders share an underlying genetic basis, says landmark paper with U of T research

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June 18, 2018 More than 300,000 Canadians enrol in multi-decade research initiative to monitor disease trends

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October 5, 2016 Gut feelings: family history influences what's in our intestines, U of T research shows

Mikko Taipale

October 4, 2016 Mikko Taipale has the second-best job in the world: finding cures for genetic diseases

January 31, 2014 Changing the landscape of genetics research