Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Structural Biology

Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Structural Biology

genome replication and maintenance •  transcription • RNA splicing • protein synthesis and folding • protein sorting •  protein structure and design •  macromolecular machines • enzymology • metalloproteins • metabolism • molecular modeling • signal transduction • drug design • glycobiology

David Bartel
Faculty Spotlight

David Bartel

Professor of Biology; Member, Whitehead Institute; Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute

David Bartel studies molecular pathways that regulate eukaryotic gene expression by affecting the stability or translation of mRNAs.

Whitehead Institute team resolves structure of master growth regulator

Understanding genetic circuits and genome organization

The chemist and the poet

A summer at the MSRP-Bio reveals connections between proteins, people, and passions

Forging a new understanding of metal-containing proteins

Multi “-omics” approach uncovers the riches of traditional global medicine

Bacteria use “spare part” proteins to repair damage and survive inhospitable conditions

Researchers determine what makes some proteins “slippery” enough to evade destruction