Genetics

Genetics

genes • gene editing • heredity• evolution • genetic variability • phenotypic variability • horizontal gene transfer • meiosis • recombination • epigenetics • DNA repair and replication • chromosome segregation • cell division • gene regulation • development • aging • pathogenesis • cancer • disease

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.

Biologists glean insight into repetitive protein sequences

Scientists identify a plant molecule that sops up iron-rich heme

Yiyin Erin Chen and Sam Chunte Peng named as core members of Broad Institute and MIT

New CRISPR-based map ties every human gene to its function

A heart-racing deadline for a heartfelt collaboration

Directing evolution in search of a better plastic-degrading enzyme

Using plant biology to address climate change

Researchers biosynthesize anti-cancer compound found in venomous Australian tree