Evolution

ASHG 2014 Tipsheet: Human History and Evolution

ASHG 2014 Tipsheet: Human History and Evolution

Media Contact: Nalini Padmanabhan ASHG Communications Manager 301.634.7346 press@ashg.org For Immediate Release Tuesday, October 14, 2014 12:00 pm U.S. Pacific Time (UTC-05:00) WHEN: Saturday through Wednesday, Oct. 18-22, 2014 WHERE: American Society of Human Genetics 2014 Annual Meeting San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 WHAT: Invited and platform (oral)... Read More

Humans, chimpanzees and monkeys share DNA but not gene regulatory mechanisms, scientists report at ASHG 2012

Humans, chimpanzees and monkeys share DNA but not gene regulatory mechanisms, scientists report at ASHG 2012

NEWS For more information: Cathy Yarbrough press@ashg.org 858-243-1814 Embargo: 4:30 p.m. PT, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 Humans share over 90% of their DNA with their primate cousins. The expression or activity patterns of genes differ across species in ways that help explain each species’ distinct biology and behavior. DNA factors that contribute to the differences... Read More

Strengthening Evolution Education

Strengthening Evolution Education

ASHG supports the teaching of evolution in public schools, and is disappointed by Tennessee’s enactment of a bill that weakens K-12 science instruction. House Bill 38, which became law in April 2012, undermined the teaching of evolution and several other scientific topics that form the basis of public scientific literacy. Related: ASHG Statement on Tennessee... Read More

Next-Generation Genome Sequencing Methods Reveal New Findings on Evolution and Population Genetics

Next-Generation Genome Sequencing Methods Reveal New Findings on Evolution and Population Genetics

PRESS RELEASE Media Contact: ASHG Press Office 301-634-7346 press@ashg.org Researchers present study results at ICHG/ASHG 2011 Meeting that reveal new insights on genetic ancestry of ancient and modern human populations and their evolutionary history BETHESDA, MD – September 29, 2011 – The world’s top scientists and clinicians in the human genetics field will gather to... Read More

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