Epigenetics

Epigenetics group is interested in understanding how cell fates are established and how they are maintained during development. In particular, Tariq lab works on Polycomb (PcG) and Trithorax group (TrxG) genes which are involved in maintaining epigenetic states of gene expression. Molecular and biochemical approaches are being used in Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly) to address various questions linked to epigenetic cell memory at a systems level. Establishing molecular link between PcG/TrxG mediated epigenetic cell memory and cell signaling pathways is a major long term goal of epigenetics group.