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The Genome Sequencing Center (GSC) at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine is a world leader in genomics research. We played a leadership role in The Human Genome Project and continue to advance the state of the art in genome sequencing and its application to human health.

GSC – In the News
George Weinstock Discusses Getting the Human Microbiome Project on the Roadmap
May 20 2008 - Weinstock recently joined The Genome Center at Washington University from ... (more)

The Genome Center at Washington University is a member of the recently established Genome Reference Center Consortium (GRC).
May 16 2008 - In order to improve the representation of the reference human ... (more)

Platypus genome explains animal's peculiar features; holds clues to evolution of mammals
May 7 2008 - The duck-billed platypus: part bird, part reptile, part mammal --- ... (more)

Mapping and sequencing of structural variation from eight human genomes
May 5 2008 - Genetic variation among individual humans occurs on many different scales, ... (more)

University celebrates National DNA Day
April 25 2008 - National DNA Day is April 25. The day celebrates a ... (more)

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GSC Statement on Race and Genetics

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