genetics

Another Piece of the Puzzle

June 9, 2016

UNC clinical researchers begin the largest-ever genetic study of autism to elucidate the complex genetics of the condition.

Stephanie Zerwas

May 4, 2016

Stephanie Zerwas is an assistant professor of psychiatry within the UNC Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders. Her research focuses on genetic risk factors, early screening and detection, and using technology to improve treatment for eating disorders.

Team Science for Turner Syndrome

December 1, 2015

The NC TraCS Institute and a Translational Team Science Award help collaborators uncover what could be the cause of painful chronic ear infections that plague people with chromosomal and genetic conditions

The Family Disease

April 24, 2015

Cystic fibrosis took five of her siblings at a young age. Now, Wanda O’Neal is part of a team of UNC researchers searching for reasons why. Their latest work provides insight that will help unravel why a sixth sibling with CF is living a productive life as he turns 50.

The Genetics of Drug Side Effects

February 27, 2014

UNC School of Medicine’s William Valdar and James Crowley lead a quest to discover the genetic underpinnings of drug side effects.