Background genetic variants influence clinical features in complex disorders
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New research helps explain why disease-associated genetic variants can lead to variable clinical outcomes.

Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences names 2025-26 seed grant recipients
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Andrew Patterson named Huck associate director for shared and core facilities
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Biochemistry and molecular biology student receives 2025 Changemaker Scholarship
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Institute for Computational and Data Sciences awards 56 research projects
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Melanie McReynolds receives 2025 National Science Foundation CAREER Award
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Remembering biochemist Wesley Hymer, pioneer of health research in space
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