Determinants of a healthy life

This area of research investigates how the environment alters gene expression, which could help us design interventions to decrease the risk of disease in later life.

Toy model used for demonstrating DNA genome

This research theme is about understanding how the genome works to increase our understanding of why some people develop certain conditions and others don’t.

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Researcher in the lab

Genome biology is about the relationships that connect a cell’s DNA and environmental signals with development and disease.

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Evolutionary medicine is a field of study developing on the interface between evolutionary theory, medicine and public health.

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