Genomic “Dark Matter” and its role in health and disease, April 13 Over the past 10 years we have realised that our “genes”, which make proteins, are not the only information in our DNA vital for health. Indeed, we now known that most complex diseases such as depression, chronic anxiety and substance abuse are linked to changes in the obscure 98% of DNA that lies outside of our genes. Dr MacKenzie, from the University of Aberdeen, has spent the past 20 years studying this genomic “Dark Matter” and, together with many other labs around the world, has identified a mysterious source of information critical to human health. His public lecture, funded by the Genetics Society, will introduce this essential, but enigmatic, component of the human genome and will describe current understanding of its mechanisms and roles in health. The lecture will then explore how we may use this new awareness to identify those at risk of chronic disease and devise the therapies of the future. The Genetics Society we will have a public lecture on Wednesday, 13th April at 7pm. The event will be hybrid, so there will be a live audience and an online audience via Zoom webinar. The event is free to attend but you need to register for either the live event or online. Related Links The Genetics Society Apr 13 2022 20.00 - 22.00 Genomic “Dark Matter” and its role in health and disease, April 13 Dr. MacKenzie will introduce this essential but enigmatic component of the human genome and describe the current understanding of its mechanisms and role in health. Register here
Genomic “Dark Matter” and its role in health and disease, April 13 Over the past 10 years we have realised that our “genes”, which make proteins, are not the only information in our DNA vital for health. Indeed, we now known that most complex diseases such as depression, chronic anxiety and substance abuse are linked to changes in the obscure 98% of DNA that lies outside of our genes. Dr MacKenzie, from the University of Aberdeen, has spent the past 20 years studying this genomic “Dark Matter” and, together with many other labs around the world, has identified a mysterious source of information critical to human health. His public lecture, funded by the Genetics Society, will introduce this essential, but enigmatic, component of the human genome and will describe current understanding of its mechanisms and roles in health. The lecture will then explore how we may use this new awareness to identify those at risk of chronic disease and devise the therapies of the future. The Genetics Society we will have a public lecture on Wednesday, 13th April at 7pm. The event will be hybrid, so there will be a live audience and an online audience via Zoom webinar. The event is free to attend but you need to register for either the live event or online. Related Links The Genetics Society Apr 13 2022 20.00 - 22.00 Genomic “Dark Matter” and its role in health and disease, April 13 Dr. MacKenzie will introduce this essential but enigmatic component of the human genome and describe the current understanding of its mechanisms and role in health. Register here
Apr 13 2022 20.00 - 22.00 Genomic “Dark Matter” and its role in health and disease, April 13 Dr. MacKenzie will introduce this essential but enigmatic component of the human genome and describe the current understanding of its mechanisms and role in health.
