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Regulation Of Genome Architecture By Chromatin Remodeling In The Brain, Jared Vega Goodman May 2021

Regulation Of Genome Architecture By Chromatin Remodeling In The Brain, Jared Vega Goodman

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Brain development requires exquisite control of gene expression to establish and refine the proper circuitry of the nervous system. Gene expression control is under the purview of several cellular processes, including chromatin regulation in the form of DNA modification, histone modification, and nucleosome remodeling. Chromatin remodeling enzymes are the major effectors of nucleosome remodeling. These enzymes are clearly involved in brain development – mutations in chromatin remodeling enzymes are likely causative for neurodevelopmental disorders of cognition. Chromatin remodeling enzymes have discrete molecular functions and binding profiles and similarly control distinct phases of nervous system maturation. Chd4 is a Chd family …


From Single Cells To Human Disease: High-Resolution Phenotyping Of Male Infertility Models Using Single-Cell Rna Sequencing, Min Jung Aug 2019

From Single Cells To Human Disease: High-Resolution Phenotyping Of Male Infertility Models Using Single-Cell Rna Sequencing, Min Jung

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Male infertility is a complex disease that can result in significant emotional distress and treatment costs. Globally, male infertility affects 7% of males, and while its incidence is rising, its etiology remains elusive. In order to improve patient care, it is critical to identify the nature of spermatogenic failure in as many men as possible. The extensive cellular heterogeneity of testis has limited the application of bulk expression measurements to capture crucial information to dissect molecular mechanisms of defects in the infertile patients. Thus, the application of single-cell RNA-sequencing on male germ cells provides an amazing new set of scientific …