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Laura M. Zahn
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Editor-in-Chief, Cell Press
San Diego
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By Laura M. Zahn| Cell Press Verified Main textI have long been driven to understand how information encoded in the DNA of every living thing’s genome gives rise to the multitude of life on Earth. I was fortunate to start my journey into genetics early. A high school class mapping fruit fly genes and following the inheritance of cat coat color led me to study the topic in college, where I whet my appetite for research.
By Ariel Gershman, Mitchell R. Vollger, Savannah Hoyt, Laura M. Zahn| Science Magazine Verified Each bar is a linear visualization of a chromosome, with the chromosome number shown at left. Red segments denote previously missing sequences that the T2T Consortium resolved. GRAPHIC: V. ALTOUNIAN/SCIENCE; DATA: T2T CONSORTIUMOPEN IN VIEWERA fully sequenced human genome was triumphantly announced more than 20 years ago. However, owing to technological limitations, some genomic regions remained unresolved.
By Laura M. Zahn| Cell Press Verified Main textI have long been driven to understand how information encoded in the DNA of every living thing’s genome gives rise to the multitude of life on Earth. I was fortunate to start my journey into genetics early. A high school class mapping fruit fly genes and following the inheritance of cat coat color led me to study the topic in college, where I whet my appetite for research.
Company Info
Cell Press
Cell Press is a prominent publisher of scientific journals, focusing on life sciences and extending into physical, earth, and health sciences. Founded in 1974 by Benjamin Lewin, the company launched its flagship journal, *Cell*, and has since expanded its portfolio to include over 50 journals across various scientific disciplines. Notable publications include *Neuron*, *Immunity*, and *Molecular Cell*. In 1999, Cell Press became part of Elsevier. The company is dedicated to high editorial standards and offers resources to support researchers in manuscript writing and publishing. Cell Press also champions open-access publishing, exemplified by the launch of *Cell Reports* in 2011, which provides a platform for rapid dissemination of research findings. With a commitment to innovation and the sharing of scientific knowledge, Cell Press serves a global audience of scientists, researchers, and academic institutions.
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