The Genome Sequencing Center (GSC) at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine is a world leader in genomics research. We played a leadership role in The Human Genome Project and continue to advance the state of the art in genome sequencing and its application to human health.

GSC – In the News

 NPHS grad helps map genome
November 23 2008 - North Platte High School graduate Elaine Mardis was part of ... (more)
 
 'True landmark' reached in cancer research
November 13 2008 - For the first time, scientists have decoded the complete DNA ... (more)
 
 Scientists Decode Cancer Cell DNA
November 6 2008 - Scientists reported decoding the entire genetics of a cancer cell. ... (more)
 
 Discovery of genes linked to lung cancer opens door to personalized treatment
November 6 2008 - Working as part of a multi-institutional collaboration, School of Medicine ... (more)
 
 First complete cancer genome sequenced
November 5 2008 - Scientists decipher each of the 3 billion DNA bases from ... (more)
 

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