A typical neuron is composed of three main structures: the cell body, axon, and dendrites. The cell body is where most of the cellular organelles are located, including the nucleus, which contains the ...

Researchers at HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus wanted to understand where and how genes are expressed as RNA and proteins in the cell during development and how this organization controls developmental ...

Working with research universities to identify barriers to inclusion and build inclusive learning environments through a multi-institution learning community. A subset of the community receives $2.5 ...

Together, we’re unlocking the fundamentals of biology and building an open, inclusive future for science. Learn more about how we’re moving science forward. HHMI hires individuals from all backgrounds ...

HHMI's Janelia Research Campus in Ashburn, Virginia, brings together teams of scientists to unlock the fundamentals of biology. By nurturing careers, influencing environments, and collaborating ...

Read our goals for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusionexternal link, opens in a new tab in academic science and throughout our organization. And learn about the Center for the Advancement of ...

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced today that Eric Betzig, a group leader at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus, Stefan Hell of the Max Planck Institute for ...

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute is dedicated to promoting knowledge and advancing human health through discovery research in the basic biomedical sciences. HHMI’s guiding principle is to support ...

Science We Support & Eligible Institutions Former Hanna Gray Fellows Choosing a Postdoc (ibiology)external link, opens in a new tab The program honors the contributions and service of Hanna Holborn ...

Florianópolis, Brazil Báfica is working to characterize a tuberculosis (TB) protein that is recognized by the human immune system and could someday boost the effectiveness of vaccines against TB.

Gilliam Fellows become part of a supportive community of scholars. During their tenure, they build bonds with peers at Gilliam annual meetings, increase their scientific knowledge, and gain important ...

HHMI researchers devise prenatal blood test that accurately detects Down syndrome and two other serious chromosomal defects. Howard Hughes Medical Institute researchers have developed a new prenatal ...