Children with Hirschsprung Disease are born lacking nerves that innervate the large intestine. Paul Trainor explores the causes behind the genetic disorder.

As recently reported in Cell, Ali Shilatifard’s lab found that mouse stem cells, or perhaps germ cells, prepare for maturity much earlier than anticipated.

For a tiny embryo to grow into an adult organism, the activity of thousands of genes must be tightly orchestrated. Julia Zeitlinger studies this intricate molecular dance.

Summer Scholars pursue independent, hands-on research projects that challenge their imagination and allow them to experience the excitement of discovery firsthand.

Stem cells strike a delicate balance between stem cell proliferation and maintenance of a reserve pool. Linheng Li took a closer look at how they do it.

Crawling cells reach out with veil-like protrusion known as lamellipodia. Without them, they are still highly motile but lose their ability to stay on track, discovered
Rong Li.

The vomeronasal organ is one of evolution's most direct enforcers. Ron Yu discovered an unusual role for potassium in the activation of the vomeronasal organ.

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