Researchers reveal that the guinea pig pre-implantation embryo is very similar to the human embryo, spurring a better understanding of infertility and early human development.

Apr. 9, 2025 — Researchers have found a new role for the transcription factor (proteins that regulate the transcription, or copying, of genes). In the fruit fly, this transcription factor, named ...

We're dedicated to conducting cutting-edge, fundamental basic and translational research to improve human health and educating the next generation of scientists. Our faculty, staff, and trainees play ...

The undergraduate minor in molecular, cellular and developmental biology prepares students to address global challenges such as climate change, international conflict and economic inequality. The ...

The hypothalamus is a small but critical region at the base of the brain that controls the autonomic nervous system, ...

A new study reveal for the first time that the guinea pig pre-implantation embryo is very similar to the human embryo, spurring a better understanding of infertility and early human development.