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Research Impact Area: Genomic Research
LSU Is Unlocking the Code of Life to Improve Health, Food, and the Environment
LSU research decodes DNA and RNA to reveal how life works—advancing medicine, strengthening agriculture, protecting ecosystems, and uncovering the evolutionary traits that shape our world.
1,700+
Published genomic-related studies since 2020
- OpenAlex
20+
years of continuous genomic research support at the LSU Genomics Core
- LSU Genomics Core Website
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The LSU AgCenter Aquatic Germplasm and Genetic Resources Center is a leading repository for aquatic genetic material. The center can preserve genetic material that could potentially improve Louisiana’s large seafood and aquaculture industry.
Genomics Resources
Housed in the LSU College of Science, the Genomics Core provides services, supplies,
and instrumentation for comparative genomics—supporting genome-scale research across
biology, evolution, and biomedical science.LSU Genomics Core
Committed to the research community through service, training, teaching, and organizing
seminars to keep our community informed of recent developments in specific topics
concerning genomics. Translational Genomics Core – LSU Health New Orleans
Offers state-of-the-art genomics services in an economical and timely manner, along
with scientific and technical support for genomics and education and training in genomics
applications. Genomics Core – LSU Health Shreveport
Provides high-quality data for research and services for both Pennington Biomedical
and external researchers. Genomics Core – Pennington Biomedical
A leading repository for aquatic genetic material, preserving genetic material that
could potentially improve Louisiana’s large seafood and aquaculture industry. LSU AgCenter Aquatic Germplasm and Genetic Resources Center
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