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- Research Description
In my lab, we aim to understand the mechanisms and consequences of recombination in mammalian cells. Recombination is a process by which genetic information is exchanged between DNA duplexes. In particular, we are interested in studying the association between recombination and the development of cancer and other diseases.
- Research Summary
My lab aims to understand 1) the molecular genetic mechanisms of recombination in mammalian cells; 2) how defects in recombination contribute to tumorigenesis; and, 3) the nature of recombination hotspots. We are presently researching questions pertaining to: the mechanism and frequency of recombination in mammalian cells; the role of large palindromes in promoting recombination; mammalian heteroduplex DNA formation and repair; genetics of strand invasion and 3' end polymerization; how DNA sequences act to stimulate recombination; non-crossover mechanisms of homologous recombination; the genetic control of recombination.
- Techniques Used
Techniques in recombinant DNA/molecular genetics, immunological and immunochemical techniques, techniques in somatic cell genetics.
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