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

Laurie A. Boyer
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Laurie A. Boyer

Professor of Biology and Biological Engineering; Co-Undergraduate Officer

Laurie A. Boyer investigates the gene regulatory mechanisms driving cardiac cell fate, and how faulty regulation impacts regeneration and disease.

High-fat diets make liver cells more likely to become cancerous

Celebrating worm science

Research Threads: One lab’s detective work reveals secrets of immortal cells

A cysteine-rich diet may promote regeneration of the intestinal lining, study suggests

Inflammation jolts “sleeping” cancer cells awake, enabling them to multiply again

Can a pill help you live longer? The science behind NAD and longevity

A selfish gene unlike any other

MIT Down syndrome researchers work on ways to ensure a healthy lifespan