How cells organize themselves into tissues and organs has intrigued scientists since Hippocrates and Aristotle began studying avian embryogenesis over two millennia ago. Throughout its rich history, ...

Students of molecular, cellular and developmental biology learn about life on the smallest of scales, including understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms that provide the basis for ...

The Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences has a strong focus on developmental and stem cell biology. We use a variety of cell and animal models to study the impact of genetic and epigenetic ...

Vincent Lynch is an expert in evolutionary developmental biology. This field, sometimes called “evo-devo,” explores the genetic and molecular mechanisms that drive differences between species. This ...