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Today, we puzzle out autism's genetic clues, uncover common melanoma mutations, and explore a new genome editing tool. We also sniff out the genetic differences between dogs and wolves. Be it scientific data, workshops, or even a job, we hope you find something of interest at this unique place.

New research investigates inherited causes of autism Studies spotlight role for recessive genes in autism spectrum disorders.	Melanoma cancer cell. Image courtesy of istockphoto.com and Plinio R Hurtado Genomic “dark matter” yields major melanoma discovery New finding may hold key to fundamental cancer mechanism	Genome engineering gets CRISPR New technology offers precise, scalable means of editing the genome	In divergence from wolves, doggie diet made a difference Researchers track “paw-prints” of evolution by comparing dog and wolf genomes
Data Wherever your interests lie, data from across the Broad can be accessed from this starting point	Broad Workshops BroadE workshops bring researchers in the extended Broad community together so they can learn from one another.	Careers We are always looking for new team members to help us tackle important problems at the cutting edge of science	Our Approach The Broad Institute is essentially an “experiment” in a new way of doing science