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Maram, S. (CM) – Scripture To Console: The Nexus between Religion and Digital Play

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Religion has historically been a profound force for global mobilization, shaping geopolitics, economies, and geography. Similarly, contemporary interactive media, with video games at the forefront, has moved beyond mere entertainment to become a powerful vehicle for communication, narrative, and inspiration, reaching millions worldwide. This dissertation investigates the intersection of these two influential forces: religion and […]

Abstract digital illustration featuring gears and interconnected technology elements.

Lucas, J. (BMEB) – Enabling Population-Scale Analysis of Human Centromere Diversity

Engineering 2 Engineering 2 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz
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Centromeric DNA is critical for accurate chromosome segregation and genome stability, but due to its repetitive nature, it was only recently fully included in a human reference. Rapid evolution and sequence diversity in these regions limit the utility of one reference sequence, however. Integrating centromeric and pericentromeric satellite DNA – which together constitute over 5% […]