Evolution
By exploring the evolution of the human genome, Pacific Northwest Research Institute (PNRI) researchers uncover new and unexpected pathways to health.
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Meet PNRI Scientist: Rick McLaughlin
Rick McLaughlin, PhD spent his childhood observing nature. As an adult, he turned that love of nature into an exciting research career at PNRI.
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Do I Have an Exact Duplicate?
Although it is fun to imagine finding your doppelganger, genetic variation is the foundation of evolution and is essentially what keeps the human race thriving.
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Clam Discovery May Provide Insight into Cancer
Cancer is not contagious — or is it? New research suggests there is more to the story.
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Digging for Clams in the San Juan Islands
Rain boots, shovels, and a clam dig — all in a day’s work for PNRI’s Metzger Lab.
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Sperm and Egg Couplings May Be as Complex as Courtship in Humans
"Combinations were strongly biased on the genetic content of both egg and sperm, suggesting they have some way of attracting, assessing, and choosing each other.”
