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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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#LookInTheLab: From hearing loss to cancer, a glimpse into the Piotrowski Lab

Discovery of 119-million-year-old selfish genes in yeast potentially alters our understanding of how parasitic DNA impacts genome evolution

Stowers scientists use zebrafish to understand the connection between the immune system and regeneration

Stowers Predoc wins Nikon Small World in Motion Award

Stowers scientists provide insight on NASA’s Webb Telescope images and the science that happens at the Institute

Inside the Institute: A glimpse into the science that takes place at Stowers

Inside the jellyfish’s sting: exploring the micro-architecture of a cellular weapon

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

Stowers Investigator Jennifer Gerton discusses genetics research and cancer on KU Cancer Center’s #BenchtoBedside

Master developmental genes play role in adulthood, according to new study

Graduate School of the Stowers Institute receives accreditation

Not your usual fish tale

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