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Biology
Scientists deliver high-resolution glimpse of enzyme structure
New finding suggests differences in how humans and bacteria control production of DNA’s building blocks.
Study: Fragile X syndrome neurons can be restored
Whitehead Institute researchers are using a modified CRISPR/Cas9-guided activation strategy to investigate the most frequent cause of intellectual disability in males.
Fine-tuning cancer medicine
New cancer research initiative eyes individualized treatment for patients.
Reading and writing DNA
Department of Biology kicks off IAP seminar series with a lecture by synthetic-biology visionary George Church.
How some facial malformations arise
Study explains why mutations that would seemingly affect all cells lead to face-specific birth defects.
School of Science Infinite Kilometer Awards for 2017
Eight research staffers and postdocs are recognized for their extraordinary contributions and dedication to programs, colleagues, and the Institute.
Biologists’ new peptide could fight many cancers
Drug that targets a key cancer protein could combat leukemia and other types of cancer.
Celebrating a decade of interdisciplinary microbiology
The Microbiology Graduate PhD Program spans 50 labs across 10 departments and divisions, offering a broad approach to microbial science and engineering.
Researchers establish long-sought source of ocean methane
An abundant enzyme in marine microbes may be responsible for production of the greenhouse gas.
Rethinking transcription factors and gene expression
Study shows that, like proteins, genomes must fold appropriately to function properly and that some transcription factors provide the structural support.
Revealing an imperfect actor in plant biotechnology
Whitehead Institute researchers detect the chemical mistakes of a common herbicide-resistance enzyme, then successfully re-engineer it for enhanced precision.
Muscle plays surprising role in tissue regeneration
Whitehead Institute researchers have pinpointed distinct muscle subsets that orchestrate and pattern regrowth.