Research at Whitehead Institute spans the continuum of scales across size, time and process — work that reshapes our understanding of biology. Introducing our latest #WhiteheadStoryArc, "Understanding biology across scales": https://lnkd.in/e8asGTBU
Whitehead Institute
Research Services
Cambridge, Massachusetts 11,043 followers
A world-renowned non-profit research institution dedicated to improving human health through basic biomedical research
About us
Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research is a leading, nonprofit research and educational institution that has defined the cutting edge of biomedical science, creating a legacy of research excellence and academic eminence since 1982. Wholly independent in its governance, finances and research programs, Whitehead shares a teaching affiliation with Massachusetts Institute of Technology, offering the intellectual, collegial and scientific benefits of a leading research university. Whitehead provides scientists with the resources and freedom to follow their scientific instincts, form novel collaborations and conduct high-risk research. While probing basic biological processes, 14 faculty Members and 6 Fellows develop innovative technologies and lay the foundation for projects that improve human health. They run pioneering programs in cancer research, immunology, developmental biology, stem cell research, regenerative medicine, genetics and genomics—programs with a record of success.
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http://www.wi.mit.edu
External link for Whitehead Institute
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1982
- Specialties
- biomedical Research, cancer research, immunology, developmental biology, stem cell research, regenerative medicine, genetics, genomics, evolution, protein funtion, and RNA
Locations
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Primary
455 Main St
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142, US
Employees at Whitehead Institute
Updates
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"In order to understand Rett Syndrome, we need to look beyond what’s happening in neurons to other cell types," postdoc Danielle Tomasello says. https://lnkd.in/eSUwA-cd
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Rett Syndrome causes significant mitochondrial dysfunction in astrocytes — changes that directly impact neurons. Read about these new findings from the Jaenisch lab: https://lnkd.in/eSUwA-cd
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"I've always been curious about the shells on the beach and all those tiny creatures and bubbles in the sand. My interest stems from observing these things, and my curiosity and desire to understand what I see has influenced me a lot," Luiza de Oliveira Saad says. #WhiteheadPostdocProfiles https://lnkd.in/emB9UMQ9
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Despite their distinct evolutionary histories, different species can sometimes arrive at similar solutions for survival. The work of various researchers at Whitehead Institute investigates this fascinating phenomenon. https://lnkd.in/e9i7YvSE #WhiteheadStoryArc
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In Parkinson's disease, a mutation that causes protein misfolding can also turn the brain’s immune cells from friends to foes, possibly accelerating the progression of the disease: https://lnkd.in/ewwV6-Zx
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"I was trying to find animals that can survive being frozen for long periods of time and then continue living," Whitehead Institute Member Siniša Hrvatin says. Then the tardigrade caught his attention. #UnusualLabmates https://lnkd.in/eVZjQEDF
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A new approach from the Jaenisch lab allows researchers to isolate phagosomes, an organelle that helps clear cellular debris from the brain. Insights into phagosome biology could inform therapeutics for currently untreatable brain diseases. https://lnkd.in/gt3vFX8c
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We're having a blast during the second session of Expedition: Bio, Whitehead Institute's summer science program for middle school students. Some highlights include extracting DNA from strawberries and experimenting with foldable paper microscopes. Learn more about Expedition: Bio and additional public programs offered by Whitehead Institute: https://lnkd.in/efcwDJ59