The first large-scale study of the protein output of genes targeted by microRNAs confirms that each microRNA adjusts the production of many proteins, and sheds important light on how this regulation occurs.
Whitehead Member Susan Lindquist has been awarded a Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) Centennial Medal from Harvard University, given annually to graduate alumni who have made exceptional contributions to society.
Understanding the role of EMT in adult stem cell creation may lead toward the development of healthy stem cells for regenerative medicine and provide drug targets for cancer.