Stem Cell and Developmental Biology

Stem Cell and Developmental Biology

stem cell biology • regeneration • disease modeling • pattern formation • differentiation • gametogenesis • morphogenesis • organ development • cell migration • cell-cell and cell-environment interactions • aging • cancer

Richard A. Young
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Richard A. Young

Professor of Biology; Core Member, Whitehead Institute

Richard A. Young explores how and why gene expression differs in healthy versus diseased cells.

Research Threads: One lab’s detective work reveals secrets of immortal cells

A cysteine-rich diet may promote regeneration of the intestinal lining, study suggests

Inflammation jolts “sleeping” cancer cells awake, enabling them to multiply again

Can a pill help you live longer? The science behind NAD and longevity

A selfish gene unlike any other

MIT Down syndrome researchers work on ways to ensure a healthy lifespan

New study reveals how cleft lip and cleft palate can arise

Restoring healthy gene expression with programmable therapeutics