Scientists deliver high-resolution glimpse of enzyme structure
New finding suggests differences in how humans and bacteria control production of DNA’s building blocks.
New finding suggests differences in how humans and bacteria control production of DNA’s building blocks.
Whitehead Institute researchers are using a modified CRISPR/Cas9-guided activation strategy to investigate the most frequent cause of intellectual disability in males.
A new special subject, Agricultural Microbial Ecology, takes students to Israel.
New cancer research initiative eyes individualized treatment for patients.
Department of Biology kicks off IAP seminar series with a lecture by synthetic-biology visionary George Church.
The unusual characteristics of these abundant, bacteria-killing viruses could lead to evolutionary insights.
Study explains why mutations that would seemingly affect all cells lead to face-specific birth defects.
Using electric fields to manipulate droplets on a surface could enable high-volume, low-cost biology experiments.
Eight research staffers and postdocs are recognized for their extraordinary contributions and dedication to programs, colleagues, and the Institute.
Drug that targets a key cancer protein could combat leukemia and other types of cancer.
The Microbiology Graduate PhD Program spans 50 labs across 10 departments and divisions, offering a broad approach to microbial science and engineering.
An abundant enzyme in marine microbes may be responsible for production of the greenhouse gas.
Study shows that, like proteins, genomes must fold appropriately to function properly and that some transcription factors provide the structural support.