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David Kass
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B.S., University of Florida, 1982
M.S., University of Arkansas, 1984
Ph.D. University of South Carolina, 1990
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310 Mark Jefferson |
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(734) 487-2388
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david.kass@emich.edu
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| Biography:
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Research Interests - The focus of my interest is on the molecular organization and dynamics of the mammalian genome. My emphasis is on repetitive DNA sequences, inclusive of transposable elements, and the mechanisms associated with their evolution, chromosomal arrangement, and genetic anomalies (e.g. neurofibromatosis) caused by retroposition. I am also involved in the application of interspersed repetitive sequences as genetic tools in DNA profiles and phylogenetics.
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| BIOL 201 - Human Genetics |
| BIOL 301 - Genetics |
| BIOL 315 - Evolution |
| BIOL 401 - Genome Analysis |
| BIOL 542 - Molecular Genetics |
| BIOL 545 - Recombinant DNA Techniques |
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Recent Publications: |
Katakowski J.A. and Kass D.H. Recent activity of the retrotransposable B2 element in hamsters and its
use as a phylogentic marker. Mich. Academician. 38:35-44, 2008.
Kass D.H., and Jamison N. Identification of an active ID-like group of SINEs in the mouse. Genomics 90:416-420, 2007.
Kass D.H., and LaRoe R. Web-based analysis for student-generated complex genetic profiles. Biochem. Mol. Biol. Education. 35:404-409, 2007.
Kass D.H. 2007. Simple and rapid generation of complex DNA profiles for the undergraduate
laboratory. The American Biol. Teacher. 69:154-159.
Kass D.H., Jamison N., Mayberry M.M., and Tecle E. Identification of a unique Alu-based polymorphism and its use in human population studies. Gene. 390:146-152, 2007.
Tecle E., Zielinski L., and Kass D.H. Recent integrations of mammalian Hmg retropseudogenes. J. Genet. 85:179-185, 2006.
Knight A., Zhivotovsky L.A., Kass D.H., Litwin D.E., Green L.D., and White P.S. 2004. Ongoing controversy over Romanov remains. Response. Science 306:409-410.
Knight A., Zhivotovsky L.A., Kass D.H., Litwin D.E., Green L.D., White P.S., and Mountain J.L. 2004. Molecular, forensic and haplotypic inconsistencies regarding identity of the Ekaterinburg remains. Annals Human Biol. 31:129-138.
Kass D.H., Knight A., and Deininger P.L. 2004. Evolution of a hypervariable region of the low density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) gene in humans and other hominoids. Genetica. 121:187-
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Kass D.H. 2003. Generation of human DNA profiles by Alu-based multiplex PCR. Anal. Biochem. 321:146-149.
Kass D.H., and Batzer M.A. 2003. Pseudogenes, in Genetics (Encyclopedia). 2003. R. Robinson (ed). New York: Macmillan Reference USA, Vol. 3 pp. 209-213.
Kass D.H., and Batzer M.A. 2003. Transposable genetic elements, in Genetics (Encyclopedia). R. Robinson (ed). New York: Macmillan Reference USA, Vol. 4 pp. 143-148.
Kass D.H., and Doucet J.P. 2002. Molecular phylogeny of the Louisiana nutria. Proc. Louisiana Acad. Sci. 63:10-24.
Kass D.H. 2001. Impact of SINEs and LINEs on the mammalian genome. Current Genomics. 2:199-219.
Kass D.H., M.E. Raynor, and T.M Williams. 2000. Evolutionary history of B1 retroposons in the genus Mus. J. Mol. Evol. 51:256-264.
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