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

H. Robert Horvitz
Faculty Spotlight

H. Robert Horvitz

David H. Koch Professor; Member, McGovern Institute for Brain Research; Member, David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research; Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute

H. Robert Horvitz analyzes the roles of genes in animal development and behavior, gaining insight into human disease.

AI model deciphers the code in proteins that tells them where to go

A planarian’s guide to growing a new head

Cellular interactions help explain vascular complications due to COVID-19 virus infection

Cellular traffic congestion in chronic diseases suggests new therapeutic targets

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