Press Releases

The Broad Institute only issues press releases relative to major scientific findings and events. Below is a chronological archive of past releases.

Epigenomic findings illuminate veiled variants

March 23rd, 2011

Study assigns meaning to regions beyond genes with implications for studies of common diseases
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Sweeping view of prostate cancer genome yields deep insights

February 9th, 2011

Using whole genome sequencing and multiple tumor samples, researchers uncover genes tied to prostate cancer growth
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Global view of blood cell development reveals new and complex circuitry

January 20th, 2011

Researchers take a systematic approach to catalog factors that control blood cell development
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Researchers shine light on how some melanoma tumors evade drug treatment

November 24th, 2010

Findings pinpoint a critical gene involved in melanoma growth, provide a framework for discovering ways to tackle cancer drug resistance
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1000 Genomes Project publishes analysis of completed pilot phase

October 27th, 2010

Produces tool for research into genetic contributors to human disease
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