Biochemistry Research Group in Epigenomics

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First, some explanations on what we do:

Our group, based at McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, is focusing on epigenetics research. From Wikipedia: "Epigenetics is the study of changes in gene activity which are not caused by changes in the DNA sequence. It is the study of gene expression, the way genes bring about their phenotypic effects."

In other words, "[...] elements that control cells and circumstances in which a gene is active". (taken from http://genome.ucsc.edu/ENCODE/)

The group is composed of two parts. The EMC (Epigenomics Mapping Centre) is dealing with sample collection and preparation in laboratory to be analyzed by specialized equipment. This equipment produces computer files of results, which are then given to the EDCC (Epigenomics Data Coordination Centre), who analyzes the results using high-performance computer networks, and make them available to the scientific community.

Ultimately, the results we are producing are o… Mehr lesen