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Super-resolution microscopy illuminates associations between chromosomes
KANSAS CITY, MO—Thanks to super-resolution microscopy, scientists have now been able to unambiguously identify physical associations between human chromosomes. The findings have brought to light a new understanding to a curious observation first...
3-Jul-2019 11:45 AM EDT
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More than a protein factory
Researchers from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research have discovered a new function of ribosomes in human cells that may show the protein-making particle’s role in destroying healthy mRNAs, the messages that decode DNA into protein.
24-May-2019 12:05 PM EDT
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New Method of Scoring Protein Interactions Mines Large Data Sets From a Fresh Angle
Researchers from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research have created a novel way to define individual protein associations in a quick, efficient, and informative way. These findings, published in the March 8, 2019, issue of Nature...
8-Mar-2019 11:10 AM EST
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Scientists have identified a bone marrow backup system
New research from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research has identified a backup for an important biological system – the hematopoietic system, whose adult stem cells constantly replenish the body’s blood supply.
15-Jan-2019 12:05 PM EST
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"Navigator" neurons play critical role in sense of smell
Researchers at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research have identified "navigator" neurons that are key to setting up connections in the system responsible for the sense of smell. The new study builds on a breakthrough 2014 report from the...
26-Oct-2018 10:20 AM EDT
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New study probes the ancient past of a body plan code
Researchers from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research have opened a window on another piece of evolutionary biology. They have found that Hox genes, which are key regulators of the way the bodies of bilaterally symmetrical animals form, also...
23-Sep-2018 8:00 PM EDT
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New Research Opens Door to Expanding Stem Cells Available for Transplants
Researchers from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research and collaborators have identified a way to expand blood-forming, adult stem cells from human umbilical cord blood (hUCB).
3-Aug-2018 3:05 PM EDT
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New Model for Predicting Neuroblastoma Outcomes Incorporates Early Developmental Signals
Motivated by a desire to better understand the molecular circuitry underlying neuroblastoma and limitations of current methods for predicting disease progression and outcome, researchers from the Kulesa Lab at the Stowers Institute for Medical...
6-Jul-2018 10:00 AM EDT
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