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Department of Molecular Sciences

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  • Concentrations in Biochemistry, Immunology, and Microbiology
  • Over 45 Full-Time and Affiliate Research Faculty
  • State-of-the-Art Research Facilities
  • Affiliation with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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      Molecular Sciences researcher David Nelson contributed to the analysis of the first tree genome Populus trichocarpa (Western black cottonwood). This work was published in Science (Sept. 15, 2006 issue). Dr. Nelson assembled and named 566 cytochrome P450 genes, approximately 1% of the 45000 genes in this genome.

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    Gerald I. Byrne, Ph.D
    Professor and Chair

    855 Madison Avenue,
    G01 Molecular Science Bldg,
    Memphis, TN 38163

    Phone: 901-448-6150
    Fax: 901-448-7360
    Email:gbyrne@utmem.edu