This cross section through the flight muscles of a dancer damselfly shows in blue the muscle fibers that the fly uses to flap its wings. You can also see the nerve that stimulates these muscles in red ...

The program honors the contributions and service of Hanna Holborn Gray, an HHMI trustee for nearly three decades and a former president of the University of Chicago. During her tenure, the Institute ...

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 ...

Microtubules serve many purposes within a cell. One of their most important functions is to act as molecular “highways” along which materials can move throughout the cell. Microtubules are made of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

As part of our vision to accelerate scientific discovery, HHMI promotes models of communicating and evaluating research that prioritize transparency and make science more trustworthy. We support open ...

Science Education & Media HHMI’s science education and media programs are expanding participation in science with compelling programs for students, educators, and the broader public. Through free ...

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