What am I looking at?This is a 3D rendering of an RNA polymerase II enzyme from baker’s yeast, created using actual molecular data to reconstruct its shape and ...

This colorful collage is a group of kidney cells from a mouse with a festive-sounding name. Researchers genetically engineered the so-called confetti mouse so it has cells that fluoresce in ...

The ER is the protein synthesis and processing center of a cell and is also responsible for the synthesis of some lipids. There are two types of ER in a cell – rough ER and smooth ER – that together ...

What am I looking at? In this image, you can see the rows and rows of hooked teeth (1) that line a snail’s tongue. Notice that the right and left sides of the tongue are mirror images of each other.

Beauty is all around us. It is everywhere our eyes can see – in the breathtaking majesty of snowcapped mountains, in the tranquil shores of tropical beaches, and in the faces of those we love. But ...

Take a visual journey through some of the major concepts in biology. These pathways to discovery were created by educators to help users explore various biological concepts. We would like to extend a ...

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HHMI recognizes the transition to open science is a global endeavor that requires the actions of many organizations and individuals. For this reason, HHMI partners with several initiatives that are ...

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View the profile of Eric R. Kandel, MD, Investigator Emeriti at HHMI from Columbia University.

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