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The medal is given for outstanding contributions in the field of genetics during the past 15 years.

Short snippets of RNA called microRNAs help to keep embryonic stem cells in their stem cell state. Researchers now have discovered the gene circuitry that controls microRNAs in embryonic stem cells.

Whitehead scientists top the list of authors with the most high-impact papers in molecular biology and genetics.

Advance offers promise for bone marrow transplants, gene therapy.

New plan significantly improves salary and benefits for its postdoctoral scientists–a crucial step in addressing the needs of these promising young researchers.

This is the first proof of principle for using adult cells reprogrammed to an embryonic-stem-cell-like state, combined with gene and cell therapy, for successful disease treatment in mice.

Inhibiting one gene resulted in animals making a head instead of a tail at the site of the wound.

A promising pathway that may lead to prevention, diagnosis and treatment of certain cancers with minimal side effects.

Work will lead to a better understanding of chromosome abnormalities and birth defects.

The protein Oct4, which helps to maintain embryonic stem cells, has been shown to be virtually absent in adult stem cells.