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09 October 2025
2025 Lab Coat Ceremony Welcomes Graduate Students To Their Thesis Labs
An annual tradition marks the start of scientific discovery for the 2024-2025 class of Stowers Graduate School students.
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09 October 2025
2025 Lab Coat Ceremony Welcomes Graduate Students To Their Thesis Labs
An annual tradition marks the start of scientific discovery for the 2024-2025 class of Stowers Graduate School students.
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#Stowers25: Celebrating 25 Years
08 October 2025
The future of biology
Why the future of biology depends on widening our lens, embracing joy in discovery, and daring to ask the biggest questions.
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08 October 2025
A heritable genetic and epigenetic “fingerprint” defined for rRNA arrays
Stowers scientists identify “off” switches carried on some clusters of ribosomal RNA genes that can be passed from parent to child, a unique “fingerprint” of cluster size and activity that may help keep ribosomal RNA production in check.
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06 October 2025
Stowers Investigator Named "20 to Know" in Kansas City
From the Kansas City Business Journal, Investigator Julia Zeitlinger named "20 to Know"
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06 October 2025
Stowers Investigator Named "20 to Know" in Kansas City
From the Kansas City Business Journal, Investigator Julia Zeitlinger named "20 to Know"
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News
03 October 2025
How one gene flips the fate of sensory cells
Stowers scientists discover a master gene in zebrafish that determines hair cell type, a potential target for restoring hearing loss in humans
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30 September 2025
This Invasive Vampire Fish Is Helping Researchers Understand the Human Nervous System in Jaw-Dropping Ways
From Smithsonian Magazine, The sea lamprey looks like it’s from another planet, but this ancient creature has a surprising amount in common with humans.
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30 September 2025
Stowers Institute recruits renowned developmental and evolutionary biologist from HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus
David Stern, Ph.D., brings groundbreaking research on insect–plant interactions for next-generation pest control to the Institute.
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Lab Fun
29 September 2025
Welcome Back Andrew
Welcoming a former lab member back to the lab!
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26 September 2025
Crossroads Research Conference 2025 wrap-up
Stowers scientists presented novel research aimed to inspire scientific discussion, collaboration, and discovery — without shortcuts.
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26 September 2025
Crossroads Research Conference 2025 wrap-up
Stowers scientists presented novel research aimed to inspire scientific discussion, collaboration, and discovery — without shortcuts.
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26 September 2025
Postdoc Profile: Q&A with Piotrowski Lab Postdoc, Khoa Nguyen
"The real-world experience of being in a lab will be beneficial in helping you determine if you want a career in science."
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26 September 2025
Postdoc Profile: Q&A with Piotrowski Lab Postdoc, Khoa Nguyen
"The real-world experience of being in a lab will be beneficial in helping you determine if you want a career in science."
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#Stowers25: Celebrating 25 Years
25 September 2025
Then and Now: Stowers Institute through the Years
Explore before and after images of the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, from it's earliest days of construction to how it looks today.
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25 September 2025
DNA sequence once overlooked as ‘junk’ found to drive human chromosome fusions
The Interesting Engineering, researchers pinpoint the precise DNA breakpoint behind Robertsonian chromosomes, reshaping understanding of human genetics.
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25 September 2025
DNA sequence once overlooked as ‘junk’ found to drive human chromosome fusions
The Interesting Engineering, researchers pinpoint the precise DNA breakpoint behind Robertsonian chromosomes, reshaping understanding of human genetics.
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25 September 2025
Genome Evolution Revealed by Robertsonian Chromosome Rearrangements
From, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News, scientists in the Gerton Lab have now identified the precise location where human chromosomes break and recombine to form Robertsonian chromosomes.
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25 September 2025
Genome Evolution Revealed by Robertsonian Chromosome Rearrangements
From, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News, scientists in the Gerton Lab have now identified the precise location where human chromosomes break and recombine to form Robertsonian chromosomes.
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In The News
24 September 2025
‘Landmark’ study offers new insight into some cases of infertility, Down syndrome
From Fox4, Kansas City scientists in the Gerton Lab have made a “landmark” discovery that offers new insight into some cases of infertility, miscarriage and Down syndrome.
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In The News
24 September 2025
‘Landmark’ study offers new insight into some cases of infertility, Down syndrome
From Fox4, Kansas City scientists in the Gerton Lab have made a “landmark” discovery that offers new insight into some cases of infertility, miscarriage and Down syndrome.
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In The News
24 September 2025
Kansas City scientists publish 'landmark' study with major implications for fertility, Down syndrome research
From KMBC, researchers in the Gerton Lab have, for the first time, identified the exact DNA breakpoint where two human chromosomes fuse together, forming an unusual bond known as a Robertsonian chromosome.
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In The News
24 September 2025
Kansas City scientists publish 'landmark' study with major implications for fertility, Down syndrome research
From KMBC, researchers in the Gerton Lab have, for the first time, identified the exact DNA breakpoint where two human chromosomes fuse together, forming an unusual bond known as a Robertsonian chromosome.
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In The News
24 September 2025
Stowers Scientists Uncover Fusion Point of Robertsonian Chromosomes, Shedding Light on Chromosomal Evolution
From Bioengineer.org, recent groundbreaking research from the Gerton Lab unveils pivotal understandings about human chromosomes, particularly focusing on the enigmatic Robertsonian chromosomes.
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