08 March 2019

New method of scoring protein interactions mines large data sets from a fresh angle

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15 January 2019

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.

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26 October 2018

"Navigator" neurons play critical role in sense of smell

Researchers have identified "navigator" neurons that are key to setting up connections in the system responsible for the sense of smell.

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27 September 2018

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.

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03 August 2018

New research opens door to expanding stem cells available for transplants

Researchers from Stowers and collaborators have identified a way to expand blood-forming, adult stem cells from human umbilical cord blood (hUCB).

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06 July 2018

New model for predicting neuroblastoma outcomes incorporates early developmental signals

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05 July 2018

New assay reveals biophysical properties that allow certain proteins to infect others

Stowers Scientists have identified a physical basis for the spread of corrupted proteins known as prions inside cells. Their research findings are reported Molecular Cell.

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01 July 2018

Up close with science and art

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01 July 2018

Paul Trainor named Fellow of American Association of Anatomists

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01 July 2018

A discussion with Ariel Bazzini, PhD

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01 July 2018

Tools of the trade

On a typical morning, Sofia Robb, PhD, and her three-year-old son Cedar tend to the sheep, goats, alpacas, and chickens behind her two-and-a-half-acre home in the stunning Utah mountains.

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01 July 2018

Chris Smoyer - a seasoned Stowers researcher

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01 July 2018

Bold innovation drives Stowers alum Mary-Lee Dequéant

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01 July 2018

Postdoc brings fresh perspective and new model organism to the Institute

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01 July 2018

Creating a legacy

A labor of love

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01 July 2018

Above average

Single-cell analysis takes research to the next level

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14 June 2018

Scientists have captured the elusive cell that can regenerate an entire flatworm

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07 May 2018

How epigenetic regulation of the Hoxb gene cluster maintains normal blood-forming stem cells and inhibits leukemia

Scientists have known for decades that the Hox family of transcription factors are key regulators in the formation of blood cells and the development of leukemia.

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01 May 2018

Alejandro Sánchez Alvarado elected to the National Academy of Sciences

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21 March 2018

Studying blood sugar regulation in cavefish has implications for understanding human diabetes

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01 March 2018

Betty Drees, MD, named president of the Graduate School of the Stowers Institute for Medical Research

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04 December 2017

Molecular signature of “trailblazer” neural crest cells gives insight into development and cancer

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