The Evolution of "Sunscreen genes"

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This guest blog post has been contributed by Fiona McCarthy from the University of Arizona, a past member of our [Read more]

Spring newsletter 2023

Farewell to Liora

We are sad to say that we had to say farewell to one of our curators, Liora, back in March but we are pleased that she has a new role within EMBL-EBI with the Gene Expression team. We would like to thank Liora [Read more]

Solute Carriers

Solute carriers: You asked, we listened!

The solute carrier (SLC) genes encode a diverse set of transmembrane proteins that transport a whole range of molecules including sugars, amino acids, nucleotides, inorganic ions and drugs. This is not a standard gene family but a very large group of over [Read more]

Winter newsletter 2023

HGNC is recognised as a Global Core Biodata Resource (GCBR)

We are delighted to announce that we have been included in the list of Global Core Biodata Resources (GCBRs) by the Global Biodata Coalition (GBC). This recognises us as a resource that is “crucial for sustaining [Read more]