Biochemistry

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Seeing the Whole Blueprint: Uncovering the Purpose of “Genomic Junk"

March 29, 2021

In this webinar, Yukiko Yamashita will highlight ways in which fundamental research brings novel biological processes to light. And she will introduce her lab’s latest discoveries on the function of satellite DNA, which has long been regarded as “genomic junk.”

Drosophila testes with stain — two curly colorful shapes with patches of different colors.

Intrigued by immortality

Evolution + Development

March 16, 2021

Whitehead Institute scientists investigate germ cells — the cells that never cease to exist

Webinar: COVID-19 Research at Whitehead Institute

Biochemistry

March 02, 2021

In this presentation and discussion moderated by Whitehead Institute Member Pulin Li, hear what Whitehead Fellows Silvia Rouskin and Kipp Weiskopf are learning about SARS-CoV-2 — and how their research may aid in the fight against dangerous coronaviruses, now and well into the future.

A DNA molecule relaxes in a bubble bath where the bubbles are filled with RNA

RNA molecules are masters of their own destiny

RNA

December 16, 2020

New research from the lab of Whitehead Institute Member Richard Young suggests that the products of transcription — RNA molecules — regulate their own production through a feedback loop