The pillars of blue, yellow, and red are wounds that are in the process of healing. Wound healing involves stem cells, which can repair and regrow damaged tissue. Images like these help researchers ...

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 ...

This is a crested gecko, named for the spiny ridge that runs along its back and head, all the way to its eyes. These lizards are expert climbers and can use their padded feet to grip almost any ...

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 ...

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 ...

The inner ear is composed of a series of different structures that turn sound waves from the environment into a neuronal signal that can be interpreted by the brain. Sound is essentially pressure ...

Actin proteins group together to form a network of thin filaments that spread throughout a cell. This actin network is dynamic, meaning that the filaments can either grow or shrink to fit the ...

Fun fact: The hexagon is the most common shape in nature. The hexagons in this image are in the eye of a dragonfly. Each hexagonal rod, called an ommatidium, contains major structures that have ...

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 ...

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 ...