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New tech can unlock mysteries of genome’s hidden half

Cornell researchers have found that a new DNA sequencing technology can be used to study how transposons move within and bind to the genome.

  • Molecular Biology and Genetics
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Meet our faculty: Patrick Murphy
Academic focus: I will be the lecturer for Genetics BIOMG 2800, which introduces students to basic principles in genetics and genomics, and provides an in-depth presentation of both classic and modern genetics mechanisms. I strive to inspire...
  • Molecular Biology and Genetics
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Meet our new faculty - fall 2025