Researchers create the most detailed 3D maps of the human genome
In a landmark effort to understand how the physical structure of our DNA influences human biology, Northwestern investigators…
Cells balance protein production and removal through passive adaptation
Every cell depends on proteins to function and stay healthy. These proteins are made inside the cell from…
Study uncovers role of mechanical forces in human gastrulation
Only two weeks after fertilization, the first sign of the formation of the 3 axes of the human…
Study reveals how “P bodies” heavily influence a cell’s fate
How do stem cells know what to become? Nearly three decades after scientists isolated the first human embryonic…