Stem Cell and Developmental Biology

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stem cell biology • regeneration • disease modeling • pattern formation • differentiation • gametogenesis • morphogenesis • organ development • cell migration • cell-cell and cell-environment interactions • aging • cancer

Rudolf Jaenisch
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Rudolf Jaenisch

Professor of Biology; Core Member, Whitehead NetBet sportInstitute; Member, Institute of Medicine

Rudolf Jaenisch uses pluripotent cells (ES and iPS cells) to study the genetic and epigenetic basis of human diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, autism and cancer.

“Vaults” within germ cells offer more than safekeeping

Microscope system sharpens scientists’ view of neural circuit connections

Q&A: Pulin Li on recreating development in the lab

New findings activate a better understanding of Rett syndrome’s causes

Evolution in Action Series: Birth of a species

News brief: Calo Lab

How early-stage cancer cells hide from the immune system

How phase separation is revolutionizing biology