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Deb Bell-Pedersen is a Distinguished Professor at Texas A&M University, joining the Department of Biology in 1997. Her research focuses on circadian rhythms and their impact on biological timing and resilience. Utilizing molecular, biochemical, genetic, and genomic tools, her lab investigates the regulation of rhythmic gene expression and protein production, which are critical for human health and drug metabolism. Among her notable findings is the regulation of clock-controlled mRNA translation and the mechanisms by which circadian rhythms influence translation fidelity through ribosome composition. This research also explores the aging process, revealing that reduced circadian rhythm amplitude corresponds to decreased translation fidelity. Bell-Pedersen's work aims to harness this knowledge to potentially enhance circadian amplitude and improve translation fidelity as a means to slow the aging process.
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