The human genome was sequenced in 2000. The news broke as though we had just unravelled the mystery of human life. Yet, we still know very little.
APOBEC3G: Gene involved in antiviral defense.
SHANK3: This gene is associated with autism.
CYP2D6: This gene is involved in neutralising toxic products and certain drugs.
Corresponding protein in UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot
TEF: This gene may be involved in epilepsy. The gene was discovered by the cleaning staff while vacuuming the animal care facilities at the University of Geneva!
Prolune - snapshot: The PAR bZIP family
MB: This gene is involved in oxygen transport in our muscles.
Chromosome 11: HBB
CRYBA4/CRYBB2: These genes are involved in the lens structure of our eyes.
Corresponding protein in UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot
RTN4R: This gene hinders neuronal growth and helps them to branch out.
Protein Spotlight: Nerve regrowth: nipped by a no-go
Corresponding protein in UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot