How DNA instructions control our bodies
Multiscale genomic decryption of regulatory DNA
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · NIH-11141564
This research aims to understand how the instructions in our DNA are organized to control how our bodies develop and respond to different signals.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11141564 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Our DNA contains signals that tell our genes when and how to work, guiding everything from development to how our bodies react to the world. These signals are often complex, involving multiple small instructions that work together to turn genes on or off. This project uses advanced lab and computer methods to decode how these DNA instructions are arranged and function. By understanding this fundamental process, we hope to better interpret how changes in our DNA might lead to various health conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This foundational research does not directly involve patients, but future applications could benefit individuals with genetic conditions.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate treatments or direct clinical interventions would not find direct benefit from this basic science project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help us better understand how genetic changes contribute to diseases and improve our ability to interpret their impact on health.
How similar studies have performed: While the overall field of genomics has seen significant advancements, this specific approach to decoding complex regulatory DNA is pushing the boundaries of current understanding.
Where this research is happening
LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO — LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BENNER, CHRISTOPHER W — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
- Study coordinator: BENNER, CHRISTOPHER W
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.