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literature2 years ago•5 min saved

"Exploring the Depths: A Review of 'Let Us Descend' by Jesmyn Ward"

Jesmyn Ward, the acclaimed author of Sing, Unburied, Sing and Salvage the Bones, has released her latest novel, Let Us Descend. The novel explores themes of tenderness, grief, and the search for spirit in a challenging world. Ward's powerful storytelling and lyrical prose have earned her numerous accolades, including the MacArthur Genius Grant and two National Book Awards for Fiction. Let Us Descend is a captivating addition to her impressive body of work.

via Literary Hub|

#fiction #jesmyn-ward #let-us-descend

science-and-technology2 years ago•6 min saved

"Harvard Geneticist Jason Buenrostro Receives Prestigious MacArthur Grant"

Jason Buenrostro, a 35-year-old associate professor at Harvard University, has been named a MacArthur "genius" fellow for his research on gene regulation. Buenrostro pioneered a technique called ATAC-seq, which is used to study how cells regulate gene expression. The method has become a standard tool in research on chromatin accessibility and has applications in understanding cellular processes, biomedicine, drug discovery, and cancer research. Buenrostro is also working on developing DNA sequencing methods to better understand how spatial context impacts cellular function. He is excited about the future of the field and believes that studying epigenomics can provide unique opportunities for developing therapies and saving lives.

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#atac-seq #cellular-biology #gene-regulation