Enzymes called RNA polymerases transcribe DNA into RNA. RNA is the intermediary that carries the information contained within DNA to the ribosomes, where the genetic information is synthesized into ...

Science We Support & Eligible Institutions Former Hanna Gray Fellows Choosing a Postdoc (ibiology)external link, opens in a new tab Excellence in science depends on the development of scientists from ...

Measure and monitor HHMI’s institutional greenhouse gas emissions at the two campuses we operate and look for strategies on greenhouse gas reduction at both campuses. Harness the tremendous community ...

Confetti mice are very useful in research because they allow scientists to track which cells produce which proteins based on their color under a fluorescent microscope. These mice are particularly ...

What am I looking at? These images are a series of 1-millimeter-thick slices (from top to bottom) through the brain of a mouse – with neurons containing an enzyme called choline acetyltransferase ...

For humans and other mammals, hair plays three major roles: insulation, protection, and sensation of stimuli in the environment. On the other hand (or foot, as in the case of this beetle), insects ...

Imagine going to the dentist with this set of teeth! These are teeth located on a snail’s “tongue,” or radula, also called a rasper, which is constantly licking the ground to scrape up and transport ...

The scientific name for this mantis is Idolomantis diabolica – inspiring a sense of dread in those who hear the name. However, its colorful threat displays make this mantis stunning to look at, ...

Beautiful Biology, an initiative of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and its Janelia Research Campus, aims to cultivate interest and curiosity in the life sciences through this portal of stunning ...

Multicellular organisms are a mosaic of different cells, tissues, and systems, each with their own specific function and interactions with other cells within the organism and/or the larger environment ...

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 ...

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 ...