Raising funds for genetic diseases
To mark Jeans for Genes Day in the UK, Sam Rose discusses current research on genetic diseases and where charity funds are being distributed.
山姆玫瑰
Journal Development ManageratBioMed Central
Sam studied Biomedical Sciences at the University of Manchester, and is responsible for the development of BioMed Central's genetics journal portfolio.
Latest posts by Sam Rose(see all)
- Raising funds for genetic diseases- 23rd September 2016
- The Epigenetics and Chromatin Clinic- 9th November 2015
- Resurrecting one of the oldest genetics journals- 23rd October 2015
The Epigenetics and Chromatin Clinic
With epigenetics being known to play a major role in some diseases, we're now seeing the emergence of specialist centers dedicated to clinical epigenetics…Read more »
Resurrecting one of the oldest genetics journals
Hereditas has now published it's first articles on the BioMed Central platform. To mark the journal launch we met with new co-Editor-in-Chief Professor Yongyong…Read more »
Big data and more, in Baltimore
Last week the ASHG annual meeting took place in the delightful home of crab cakes, Baltimore. Sam Rose reports on some of the highlights from this year’s…Read more »
Breakthroughs in clinical epigenetics
Decades of research into basic epigenetic mechanisms, along with advanced research into epigenetic disease biomarkers, have made it possible to bring…Read more »
Opening access to genes and environment research
Genes and Environment has officially launched with BioMed Central! To mark this special occasion we look at a few aspects of environmental mutagenesis, and the…Read more »
What can we learn from our genomes?
The human genome is full of untold stories about our evolution and history. In the post-genomic era, we are constantly developing more advanced tools to reveal…Read more »
DNA Day and the evolution of genetics
DNA Day seems as good a time as any to reflect on how the field of genetics has branched off, and so here's some thoughts on which areas are the ones to watch.
Mobile DNA welcomes new Editors-in-Chief, Marlene Belfort and Haig Kazazian
The biological and technological significance of mobile genetic elements, or "jumping genes", is increasingly being realized. Mobile DNA is the flagship journal…Read more »
Bringing epigenetics to the clinic
A report from the Clinical Epigenetics Society meeting, a forum for discussing the translation of epigenetic principles into cutting-edge clinical practice.