Bing Yao
- Department of Human Genetics
Associate Professor
- (404) 727-1725
- bing.yao@emory.edu
- Lab website
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615 Michael Street
Suite 305A
Atlanta, GA 30322
Overview
Our long-term research interests are to understand the pivotal roles of epigenetic regulation in normal brain functions, as well as how dysregulation of these processes may contribute to human brain disorders. By using multiple model systems including Drosophila, mouse, human post-mortem brain tissues and iPSCs, we combine genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, and bioinformatics systems to continuously push the boundaries of our understanding regarding the molecular mechanisms of these transcription and post-transcription regulations in the central nervous system (CNS).
Currently, we are actively exploring the roles of epigenetic regulations, including DNA and chromatin modifications, in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimers Disease. Additionally, we are investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying biogenesis and downstream functions of non-coding RNAs, including lincRNA, microRNA, and circular RNA, in neural lineage commitment and related neurodegenerative diseases.
Areas of Specialization
Epigenetic regulation in neurodevelopment, functions and brain disorders
Regulatory RNAs in the mammalian central nervous system
Human molecular genetics
Next-generation sequencing
Professional Memberships
American Society of Human Genetics
RNA society
American Society of Cell Biology
Academic Appointment
- Associate Professor, Human Genetics, Emory University
- Assistant Professor, Human Genetics, Emory University
Education
Degrees
- PhD from University of Florida
- MS from Ocean University of China
- BS from Ocean University of China
Research
Publications
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Brain 5-hydroxymethylcytosine alterations are associated with Alzheimer's disease neuropathology.
Nat Commun Volume: 16 Page(s): 2842
03/22/2025 Authors: Zhao J; Gu T; Gao C; Miao G; Palma-Gudiel H; Yu L; Yang J; Wang Y; Li Y; Lim J -
Mapping the developmental trajectory of human astrocytes reveals divergence in glioblastoma.
Nat Cell Biol Volume: 27 Page(s): 347 - 359
02/01/2025 Authors: Sojka C; Wang H-LV; Bhatia TN; Li Y; Chopra P; Sing A; Voss A; King A; Wang F; Joseph K -
Basic Science and Pathogenesis.
Alzheimers Dement Volume: 20 Suppl 1 Page(s): e089983
12/01/2024 Authors: Wang F; Li Y; Shen H; Feng Y; Yao B -
Identification of pathological pathways centered on circRNA dysregulation in association with irreversible progression of Alzheimer's disease.
Genome Med Volume: 16 Page(s): 129
11/11/2024 Authors: Wang F; Li Y; Shen H; Martinez-Feduchi P; Ji X; Teng P; Krishnakumar S; Hu J; Chen L; Feng Y -
Identification of brain region-specific landscape and functions of clustered circRNAs in Alzheimer's disease using circMeta2.
Commun Biol Volume: 7 Page(s): 1353
10/19/2024 Authors: Zhao F; Li Y; Chen L; Yao B -
Deep5hmC: predicting genome-wide 5-hydroxymethylcytosine landscape via a multimodal deep learning model.
Bioinformatics Volume: 40
09/02/2024 Authors: Ma X; Thela SR; Zhao F; Yao B; Wen Z; Jin P; Zhao J; Chen L -
New ZNHIT3 Variants Disrupting snoRNP Assembly Cause Prenatal PEHO Syndrome with Isolated Hydrops.
medRxiv
08/26/2024 Authors: Rahman ML; Bonnard AA; Wang F; Ruaud L; Guimiot F; Li Y; Defer I; Wang Y; Marchand V; Motorin Y -
scaDA: A novel statistical method for differential analysis of single-cell chromatin accessibility sequencing data.
PLoS Comput Biol Volume: 20 Page(s): e1011854
08/01/2024 Authors: Zhao F; Ma X; Yao B; Lu Q; Chen L -
Isoform balance of the long noncoding RNA NEAT1 is regulated by the RNA-binding protein QKI, governs the glioma transcriptome, and impacts cell migration.
J Biol Chem Volume: 300 Page(s): 107595
08/01/2024 Authors: Zakutansky PM; Ku L; Zhang G; Shi L; Li Y; Yao B; Bassell GJ; Read RD; Feng Y -
Bridging the gap: R-loop mediated genomic instability and its implications in neurological diseases.
Epigenomics Volume: 16 Page(s): 589 - 608
03/26/2024 Authors: Westover KR; Jin P; Yao B