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

Mary Gehring
Faculty Spotlight

Mary Gehring

Associate Professor of Biology; Core Member, Whitehead Institute; Graduate Officer

Mary Gehring researches epigenetic mechanisms of gene regulation in plants.

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

Two proteins found to induce cell death through incomplete base excision repair

How molecular biology could reduce global food insecurity

Introducing Whitehead Institute Member Siniša Hrvatin

Yukiko Yamashita, unraveler of stem cells’ secrets