Breadcrumb Home Genome Sequencing and Analysis Interactions between bacteria and host We also have several projects studying the interactions between bacteria and host. In one project, we investigate geographic gene expression patterns of bacterial and host genes in the gut, in order to understand how bacteria colonize gut tissue. Collaborators California Insititute of Technology Sarkis Mazmanian and Gregory Donaldson Latest news News 06.15.2026 2026 Merkin Prize in Biomedical Technology awarded to pioneers of the modern cochlear implant News 06.15.2026 Scientists improve nearly every aspect of prime editing, moving it closer to treating more genetic diseases News 05.13.2026 Precision DNA editing targets root cause of severe childhood epilepsy in preclinical study News 05.01.2026 Single-molecule tracker illuminates workings of cancer-related proteins All news
News 06.15.2026 2026 Merkin Prize in Biomedical Technology awarded to pioneers of the modern cochlear implant
News 06.15.2026 Scientists improve nearly every aspect of prime editing, moving it closer to treating more genetic diseases
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