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

Rudolf Jaenisch
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Rudolf Jaenisch

Professor of Biology; Core Member, Whitehead Institute; Member, Institute of Medicine

Rudolf Jaenisch uses pluripotent cells (ES and iPS cells) to study the genetic and epigenetic basis of human diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, autism and cancer.

A cell protector collaborates with a killer

Bat cells possess a unique antiviral mechanism, preventing the SARS-CoV-2 virus from taking control

Brain cell types are affected differently by Rett Syndrome mutation

Growing to greatness: Professor Mary Gehring on plant epigenetics and becoming an HHMI Investigator

Whitehead Institute researchers uncover a new clue toward understanding the molecular basis of Parkinson’s disease

Study reveals the benefits and downside of fasting

New approach enables a closer look at brain cell organelle

“Vaults” within germ cells offer more than safekeeping