"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
Whitehead Institute
Research Services
Cambridge, Massachusetts 10,992 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
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455 Main St
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142, US
Employees at Whitehead Institute
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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
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Fruit flies are ubiquitous in many research labs, for good reason. Of all the genes linked to disease in humans, nearly three quarters have an equivalent gene found in fruit flies. #UnusualLabmates walks through the science and history of this versatile model organism: https://lnkd.in/e3q5acym
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When an Arabidopsis thaliana mutant lacks 3 out of 4 of its lamina genes, its pollen exhibit an irregular, squished shape. Researchers in the Gehring lab study how the lamina genes, called CRWNS, impact plant epigenetics and reproduction. #WhiteheadWonders #KIimages
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Microglia are involved in brain development, as well as neurodegeneration and brain cancer. A new approach from the Jaenisch lab allows researchers to isolate and analyze microglia phagosomes. https://lnkd.in/gt3vFX8c
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Ribonucleoprotein (RNP) granules were once thought to be "dead zones" for translation. New work from the Lehmann lab shows RNP granules taking an active role in producing proteins that are crucial for specifying germ cells. https://lnkd.in/exVE-CgA
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"As the climate changes, plants are increasingly being grown in conditions for which they are not well adapted. Limited genetic variability makes it harder for them to adapt to these changes. My project is trying to increase the genetic diversity of pigeon pea," Sonia Boor says. #WhiteheadPostdocProfiles https://lnkd.in/eZRmBQqc
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ICYMI: Researchers in the Lourido lab complete the first genome-wide screen of Toxoplasma gondii in live hosts. The screen uncovered genes that are important for infection but had been undetected in cell culture experiments. https://lnkd.in/e6CeHKTh
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"I think at the end of the day, my research will always involve patient samples and working to improve patient care. One hundred percent," postdoc Jesse Platt says. #WhiteheadPostdocProfiles https://lnkd.in/e7n_y7Fj
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