Unlocking the mysteries of the human genome
The human genome is a set of DNA instructions necessary for human beings to function. Our genome contains 3.2 billion nucleotides (A, T, C, and G), but only 1% accounts for coding genes that are translated into proteins, while the remaining 99% of the non-coding genome remains a mystery. My research elucidates the function of the non-coding genome, previously considered “junk DNA.” Recent discoveries have shown that non-coding regions play a role in regulating gene function and that mutations in these regions may cause human diseases. We develop cutting-edge technologies combined with advanced computational tools to discover non-coding regions’ function and impact on human diseases. The ultimate goal is to understand the operating principles of the human genome that make us human.
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