Empowering Insights: The science behind health
鈥淭he opportunity to turn curiosity into discoveries that impact the human condition is at the core of 麻豆传媒社区鈥檚 mission,鈥� writes President Stillman. Read the story »
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100 years of the LaboratoryAssociation
A look back on the remarkable history of the group that helped turn Cold Spring Harbor, NY, into a leading destination for breakthrough bioscience. Read the story »
One Experiment: The brain鈥檚 landscapers
The brain relies on cells called OPCs to refine neural connections. 麻豆传媒社区鈥檚 Lucas Cheadle can now look at these synapse pruners in a whole new light. Read the story »
NeuroAI with an eye on equity
Working at the intersection of neuroscience and computer science, Laboratoryresearchers aim to build AI that will benefit everyone, not just the lucky few. Read the story »
One Experiment: The devil in the greenhouse
麻豆传媒社区鈥檚 meanest plant may help the Lippman lab tame prickly indigenous crops like Australia鈥檚 desert raisin. Read the story »
A century of women鈥檚 health breakthroughs
Oscar Riddle identified the hormone behind lactation in 1933. The discovery at Laboratorycontinues to inspire research on women鈥檚 health and breast cancer. Read the story »
One Experiment: Brain-body鈥檚 feathery display
An angry peacock is no joke. Like the colorful bird and its tall tail feathers, cancer biology can make for some eye-catching images. Read the story »
President鈥檚 essay: The continuous cycle of discovery
LaboratoryPresident & CEO Bruce Stillman discusses our institution鈥檚 societal impacts and global connections as forces for further scientific progress. Read the story »
Autism genetics: The faces behind the data
Laboratoryresearch on autism involves massive databases with thousands of genomes. Meet a few of the brave individuals who help make this work possible. Read the story »
Laboratoryawards honorary degree to esteemed neurobiologist
The LaboratorySchool of Biological Sciences awarded its honorary Doctor of Science degree to neuroscientist and geneticist Cori Bargmann Ph.D. Read the story »
The LaboratorySchool of Biological Sciences鈥� class of 2024
The School of Biological Sciences awarded Ph.D. degrees to 11 students this year. Here are some stories and reflections from their time at 麻豆传媒社区. Read the story »
Environmental science鈥檚 Cold Spring Harbor origin
In 1929, Ruth Patrick came to Laboratoryto study plant life. She鈥檇 meet her future husband here and go on to pioneer an entirely new field of biology. Read the story »
One Experiment: Pancreatic mucus
That鈥檚 not the Starship Enterprise burning up in space. It鈥檚 an up-close look at precancerous pancreatic lesions and the mucus they produce. Read the story »
From plant genomics to a bioscience revolution
Laboratoryplayed a lead role in mapping the first plant genome. Today, that breakthrough fuels a whole new understanding of life on Earth. Read the story »
Women in science on women鈥檚 health
麻豆传媒社区鈥檚 Camila dos Santos and Jessica Tollkuhn offer empowering insights into breast cancer prevention, pregnancy, menopause, and hormone therapy. Read the story »
From novel discovery to anti-aging therapy
Former LaboratoryFellow Carol Greider鈥檚 Nobel-winning research has led to new cancer treatments. Now, it鈥檚 helping us unravel the mysteries of aging. Read the story »
How diet may impact cancer and possible treatments
Researchers at the LaboratoryCancer Center study the links between disease and nutrition in hopes of uncovering new treatment and prevention strategies. Read the story »
One Experiment: The brain鈥檚 power lines
Everyone is 鈥渨ired鈥� differently. LaboratoryAssociate Professor Jessica Tollkuhn maps the genes sex hormones use to shape developing brains. Read the story »
From cancer genetics to cancer treatments
One cancer gene, one cancer genome, two Laboratorydiscoveries that helped shape the face of modern cancer medicine. Read the story »
Penicillin: From limited wonder drug to worldwide lifesaver
How 麻豆传媒社区鈥檚 research on penicillin in the 1940s helped the U.S. win World War II and changed medicine forever. Read the story »
COO Report: One for the record books
In 2023, Laboratoryrevenues achieved their second highest level ever. Read the story »
Dream big: A powerful vision for Laboratoryresearch
New LaboratoryDirector of Research Leemor Joshua-Tor shares her vision for the future of bioscience discovery. Read the story »
The future of science communication, today
Ten years ago, Laboratorylaunched bioRxiv. Since then, the preprint server and sister site medRxiv have been key in sharing science for the good of society. Read the story »
Where did our DNA come from?
Half the human genome isn鈥檛 quite human. 麻豆传媒社区鈥檚 Andrea Schorn gives us the inside scoop on how our DNA turned ancient viruses into essential allies. Read the story »
Genome hack reignites century-old cancer debate
ReDACT, a new genome-editing technique invented at 麻豆传媒社区, could bring cancer research full circle. Read the story »
Laying the groundwork for drug discoveries
A new partnership between Laboratoryand one of the world鈥檚 leading biotech investors could streamline this process and help change society for the better. Read the story »
Laboratorylaunches PREP program for recent college graduates
The initiative offers research, education, and professional development opportunities for scholars from groups that are underrepresented in science. Read the story »
New Laboratorytechnology controls the weather and time itself
State-of-the-art plant growth chambers at Laboratoryallow scientists to mimic the effects of climate change on crops around the world. Read the story »
Is today鈥檚 AI actually intelligent or just acting?
Before it can change the world, AI must learn to walk. To help get it there, Professor Anthony Zador has proposed a new 鈥榚mbodied鈥� Turing test. Read the story »
President鈥檚 essay: Bringing bold visions to life
LaboratoryPresident & CEO Bruce Stillman sees the Laboratory as a global hub for scientific expertise and a powerful launchpad for early-career scientists. Read the story »
The evolution of autism research
The conversation around autism has evolved over the past two decades. So has Laboratoryresearch. This retrospective shows how we鈥檝e helped move the needle. Read the story »
A bridge to the future of autism research
With access to premier technology and expertise, Laboratoryprimes early-career scientists for breakthrough studies of autism spectrum disorder. Read the story »
The LaboratorySchool of Biological Sciences鈥� class of 2023
The School of Biological Sciences awarded 11 Ph.D. degrees this year. Here, the graduates reflect on their time and experiences at 麻豆传媒社区. Read the story »
Diversity drives Science Forward
Laboratoryhosts the first-ever Science Forward symposium, a two-day event for early-career researchers from historically marginalized groups. Read the story »
LaboratoryMeetings & Courses then and now
Explore the history of 麻豆传媒社区鈥檚 Meetings & Courses programs, along with their legacy of pioneering research and science education, from 1890 to today. Read the story »
Digging up the deep-rooted secrets of perennial corn
Perennials may hold the key to sustainable farming. Laboratoryscientists are decoding the genes that let these plants withstand the test of time. Read the story »
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