The field of insect molecular genetics and physiology explores the complex genetic and biochemical networks that govern insect development, adaptation and homeostasis. With Drosophila melanogaster as ...

A rare disorder called myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) causes weakness and muscle loss that gets progressively worse. Patients with DM1 are about 14 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism ...

Neil Hunter, a professor in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, has discovered a crucial step in how chromosomes stay connected during the development for egg cells and sperm, ...

A research team sheds light on the molecular mechanisms behind foxtail millet (Setaria italica L.) inflorescence development, ...

Labroots is excited to announce our 14th Annual Precision Medicine: Genomics, Genetics & Molecular Diagnostics Virtual Event Series 2026 held on May 13th, 2026! The Precision Medicine: Genomics, ...

Rare diseases are genetic disorders that affect a small proportion of the population. Despite their rarity, they can be a ...

Researchers led by Dr. W. David Hill at the University of Edinburgh have identified a significant genetic correlation between childhood cognitive function and longevity, providing the first molecular ...

To encourage scientists to speak up when people misuse science to serve political agendas, biology professor Mark Peifer of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill argues that eugenics should ...

The list below offers a representative sample of the courses you can expect in the study of cellular and molecular biology at DePauw. From theoretical foundations to practical experiences, these ...