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

Harvey F. Lodish
Faculty Spotlight

Harvey F. Lodish

Professor of Biology and Biological Engineering; Founding Member, Whitehead Institute

Before closing his lab, Harvey F. Lodish studied the development of red blood cells and the use of modified red cells for the introduction of novel therapeutics into the human body, as well as the development of brown and white fat cells.

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

New study reveals how cleft lip and cleft palate can arise

Restoring healthy gene expression with programmable therapeutics

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