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27 January 2023
#LookInTheLab: How does our sense of smell work? The Yu Lab investigates the science of detecting odors
The lab investigates the complex connection between neurons that link sensation to behavior.
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24 January 2023
Stowers scientists use cavefish to learn about metabolism and the evolutionary basis of being a couch potato
Researchers have discovered what prolonged physical inactivity may mean for humans many thousands of years down the road by studying cavefish.
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23 January 2023
#LookInTheLab: From hearing loss to cancer, a glimpse into the Piotrowski Lab
Jeremy Sandler, Ph.D., a postdoctoral researcher at the Stowers Institute provided a #LookInTheLab highlighting the research happening in the Piotrowski Lab.
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19 October 2022
Discovery of 119-million-year-old selfish genes in yeast potentially alters our understanding of how parasitic DNA impacts genome evolution
Meiotic drivers, a type of selfish gene, are indeed selfish. Present in the genomes of nearly all species, including humans, they unfairly transfer their genetic material to more than half of their offspring.
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20 September 2022
Stowers scientists use zebrafish to understand the connection between the immune system and regeneration
New research used the highly regenerative zebrafish to investigate the timing and genetic programs of macrophages in the repair and regeneration of a zebrafish sensory organ.
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13 September 2022
Stowers Predoc wins Nikon Small World in Motion Award
Ahmet Karabulut was recently awarded third place in the Nikon Small World in Motion competition for his video showing a time-lapse of neurons and stinging cells of the sea anemone
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12 July 2022
Stowers scientists provide insight on NASA’s Webb Telescope images and the science that happens at the Institute
KCTV5, the local CBS affiliate in Kansas City, recently sat down with the Stowers Institute for Medical Research to discuss the extraordinary images captured by NASA’s James Webb Telescope.
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08 July 2022
Inside the Institute: A glimpse into the science that takes place at Stowers
Ahead of the American Century Championship, KSHB 41, the local NBC affiliate in Kansas City, MO visited to the institute to highlight the incredible work conducted by our scientists.
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21 June 2022
Inside the jellyfish’s sting: exploring the micro-architecture of a cellular weapon
An ancient stinging organelle that evolved to deliver toxins could inspire the design of new medical delivery devices
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12 May 2022
From cavefish to humans: Evolution of metabolism in cavefish may provide insight into treatments for a host of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke
New research examines how cavefish developed unique metabolic adaptations to survive in nutrient-scarce environments.
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11 May 2022
Stowers Investigator Jennifer Gerton discusses genetics research and cancer on KU Cancer Center’s #BenchtoBedside
Investigator Jennifer Gerton, PhD, appeared on KU Cancer Center’s #BenchToBedside to explain how scientists and cancer survivors are working together to decipher DNA
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18 November 2021
Master developmental genes play role in adulthood, according to new study
Flatworm research reveals new role for Hox genes
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09 November 2021
Graduate School of the Stowers Institute receives accreditation
Higher Learning Commission grants the Graduate School institutional accreditation
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04 September 2020
Not your usual fish tale
A comparative study of two fish species offers important clues about vertebrate regeneration.
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