The digital dark matter clouding AI
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Scientists have unknowingly encountered mysterious noise while using AI to decipher our genetic code. CSHL has found a way to cut through the fog. Read the story »
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Is today’s AI actually intelligent or just acting?
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Before it can change the world, AI must learn to walk. To help get it there, Professor Anthony Zador has proposed a new ‘embodied’ Turing test. Read the story »
Summer 2023 Harbor Transcript now online
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This Special Annual Report edition of CSHL’s magazine provides a look back at some of the Laboratory’s biggest stories from 2022. Read the story »
President’s essay: Bringing bold visions to life
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CSHL President & CEO Bruce Stillman sees the Laboratory as a global hub for scientific expertise and a powerful launchpad for early-career scientists. Read the story »
The evolution of autism research
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The conversation around autism has evolved over the past two decades. So has CSHL research. This retrospective shows how we’ve helped move the needle. Read the story »
Autism in the family tree
CSHL scientists have studied the genetics of autism across hundreds of family trees. This animated video shows what they’ve found. Watch the video »
Siblings with autism share more of dad’s genome, not mom’s
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CSHL study of more than 6,000 volunteer families overturns a long-held assumption about the genetic origins of autism spectrum disorder. Read the story »
A bridge to the future of autism research
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With access to premier technology and expertise, CSHL primes early-career scientists for breakthrough studies of autism spectrum disorder. Read the story »
Learn about the cool campus artwork at CSHL
Different structures and artworks around campus hint at a history of groundbreaking molecular science. Take the quiz »
From Her to Here: CSHL talks AI at Cinema Arts Centre
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June 3: The Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington, NY presents a screening of sci-fi romance Her with a talk on AI by CSHL neuroscientist Anthony Zador. Read the story »
CSHL celebrates 20th graduating class
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Friends, family, and faculty applauded 11 Ph.D. recipients at the CSHL School of Biological Sciences’ 2023 commencement. Read the story »
Lucas Cheadle named HHMI Freeman Hrabowski Scholar
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Cheadle was selected for his leadership in neuroscience research and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in science. Read the story »
The CSHL School of Biological Sciences’ class of 2023
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The School of Biological Sciences awarded 11 Ph.D. degrees this year. Here, the graduates reflect on their time and experiences at CSHL. Read the story »
CSHL awards science writer, educator with honorary degrees
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The CSHL School of Biological Sciences awarded honorary degrees to author Stephen S. Hall and educator Nouria Hernandez. Read the story »
AI training: A backward cat pic is still a cat pic
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This basic rule of thumb is helping CSHL’s quantitative biologists train AI to get a better read of the human genome. Read the story »
Your diet is your future
In this video, CSHL Assistant Professor Semir Beyaz shows how what you eat continues to influence your health long after you’ve digested it. Watch the video »
This killer protein causes pancreatic cancer
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CSHL researchers have found that high levels of a protein called SRSF1 can cause pancreatitis and jumpstart tumor development. Read the story »
Jessica Tollkuhn wins $750K MIND Prize
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The award will support Tollkuhn’s research on the role of sex hormones in brain development, behavior, and diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Read the story »
How well do you know autism spectrum disorders?
April is National Autism Awareness Month. Test your knowledge of autism spectrum disorders with this short quiz. Take the quiz »
Diversity drives Science Forward
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CSHL hosts the first-ever Science Forward symposium, a two-day event for early-career researchers from historically marginalized groups. Read the story »
Krainer named Society for RNA Therapeutics board member
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He helped pioneer the field. It changed medicine. Now, he joins a group of renowned scientists and physicians aiming to take it to the next level. Read the story »
From tragedy, a potential pediatric cancer treatment
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CSHL Professor Adrian Krainer, the man behind the “miracle drug” known as Spinraza®, has found a way to fight a deadly pediatric brain cancer in mice. Read the story »
Identifying cancer genes’ multiple personalities
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The same genes can cause different subtypes of tumors. Now, CSHL can recreate them in the lab. The approach could lead to new cancer treatments. Read the story »
Danger or pleasure? How we learn to tell the difference
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CSHL neuroscientists discover that certain neurons in the brain’s central amygdala are key to helping us learn about threats and rewards. Read the story »
New shape-shifting antibiotics could fight deadly infections
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CSHL researchers have created a powerful new molecule that combats antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Read the story »
Genome analysis just got personal
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A new algorithm created by CSHL researchers can help predict the health effects of millions of genetic variants found within a single person’s genome. Read the story »
Isabella Rossellini shares the stage with CSHL
Watch as the famed Italian actress chats with neuroscientist Helen Hou about Charles Darwin, women in STEM, stage fright, and much more. Watch the video »
A new, sustainable source for a promising cancer killer
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This Malaysian jungle plant produces a chemical with remarkable anticancer properties. Now, CSHL scientists can synthesize that chemical in the lab. Read the story »
Old-world charm meets real-time access
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This spring, CSHL will introduce an app-connected, wheelchair-accessible trolley bus at its campus in Cold Spring Harbor, New York. Read the story »
CSHL Meetings & Courses then and now
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Explore the history of CSHL’s Meetings & Courses programs, along with their legacy of pioneering research and science education, from 1890 to today. Read the story »
Digging up the deep-rooted secrets of perennial corn
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Perennials may hold the key to sustainable farming. CSHL scientists are decoding the genes that let these plants withstand the test of time. Read the story »
Shrinking tumors with electricity
Step inside the lab of CSHL Associate Professor Jeremy C. Borniger, where he and his team are rewiring the nervous system to combat cancer cells. Watch the video »
The shocking new research making cancer nervous
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Imagine an electronic device that can eliminate tumors. In our exclusive interview, Jeremy Borniger offers an inside look at this exciting new field. Read the story »
Tour a CSHL lab with film icon Isabella Rossellini
This weekend, the worlds of art and science are one at CSHL as Rossellini presents her new play, Darwin’s Smile. Get your sneak peek here. Watch the video »
Follow your nose: Tracking the brain’s smell circuits
Take this 8-bit trip along the brain’s olfactory circuits to see what happens up there when you smell something. Watch the video »
A molecular machine’s secret weapon exposed
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A shape-shifter with a protruding arm and an appetite for unwanted RNA! CSHL biochemists identify the hidden talents of a mysterious molecule. Read the story »
School’s out? Science is in at CSHL’s DNA Learning Center
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Elementary, middle, and high school students on break can get real-life lab experience through a new series of science workshops at the DNALC. Read the story »
CSHL graduate school receives new accreditation
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The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory School of Biological Sciences is now accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. Read the story »
What drives mom to pick up the kids?
The relationship between a mother and child is special. This video shows how moms’ brains are wired to reward motherly care. Watch the video »
Can you outsmart this AI quiz?
Think you’re plugged into the latest artificial intelligence advancements? Test your tech knowledge with this quiz on AI and computational biology. Take the quiz »
Christina Renna Foundation raises $30K for sarcoma research
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The generous gift supports CSHL’s Sarcoma Research Project and Professor Christopher Vakoc’s ongoing rhabdomyosarcoma research. Read the story »
PFF student named Regeneron scholar
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CSHL Partners for the Future student Sean Krivitsky is a semifinalist in one the nation's most prestigious high school science competitions. Read the story »
How evolved is your knowledge?
Test your knowledge of evolution with this quiz, inspired by the March 2023 performances of Isabella Rossellini’s play, Darwin’s Smile, at CSHL. Take the quiz »
Tomato cousin’s coolest quirk
Take an up-close look at what CSHL Professor Zachary Lippman describes as “one of the coolest evolutionary novelties to emerge in plants.” Watch the video »
Stopping a rare childhood cancer in its tracks
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CSHL scientists have discovered that shutting down the ETV6 protein in Ewing sarcoma cells can dramatically slow their growth. Read the story »
Teens get hands-on lab experience in Saturday DNA! sessions
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The DNALC Saturday DNA! sessions offer fun, interactive science workshops for students curious about genetics and how it affects everyday life. Read the story »
CSHL and Deerfield Management launch Harbor Discoveries
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Deerfield commits up to $130 million over 10 years to support drug development efforts. Read the story »
The science of supermoms
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Moms know best, but how do they learn it? A new study offers insights into the mental reward system that nurtures maternal instinct. Read the story »
CSHL to receive $2 million in federal budget for 2023
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The money will help the Laboratory purchase new supercomputers and artificial intelligence equipment used in cancer research. Read the story »
COO’s Report: A successful transition
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CSHL has effectively responded to the pandemic’s many challenges and is now better prepared for whatever the future may hold. Read the story »
Communication breakdown in the brain
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Inside the research to get neurons back in a healthy conversation with one another. Read the story »
Unlocking cancer’s ancestry
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New software may help reveal the complete connections between ancestry and cancer, which could lead to better, more personalized treatments. Read the story »
Cracking the mystery behind a deadly brain cancer
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Scientists solve the mystery of how glioblastoma turns off cancer defenses without the usual cancer-inducing mutations. Read the story »
CSHL breaks ground on new Neuroscience Research Complex
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New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado announced a $30 million investment to help fund the new construction project. Read the story »
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Foundations for the Future
CSHL continues to lead in biomedical sciences by fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-risk, high-reward research community. Watch the video »
Reinvigorating CSHL’s Ph.D. program
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Graduate student turned director of graduate studies, Zachary Lippman shares his vision for the CSHL School of Biological Sciences. Read the story »
The tiny plant tackling climate change
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The humble aquatic duckweed plant has enormous potential as a new source of healthy protein, low-carbon biofuels, and other bioproducts. Read the story »
Finding the right AI for you
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AI’s popularity has reached a point where there are too many options. How do you know which AI is right for you? CSHL scientists have a solution. Read the story »
Darwin’s Smile explores the cross-section of art and science
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Isabella Rossellini’s new one-woman show unpacks the origins of emotions, a place where the art of acting and the science of evolution come together. Read the story »
Cancer lab makes surprise discoveries in heart disease
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Two separate studies from the Spector lab at CSHL suggest that certain genes can lead to cardiac problems. Read the story »
2022 Double Helix Medal winner Dr. Albert Bourla
Pfizer Chairman and CEO Dr. Albert Bourla’s transformative leadership drove the development of the first FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine. Watch the video »
CSHL professors on the cutting edge of scientific research
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Four CSHL researchers were ranked among the world’s most cited in 2022. Read the story »
2022 Double Helix Medal winner Dr. Jennifer A. Doudna
Dr. Jennifer A. Doudna won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing the revolutionary gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9. Watch the video »
David Tuveson wins 2022 Luminary Award
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The award, presented on World Pancreatic Cancer Day, honors Tuveson for his efforts to find a cure and improve patients’ lives. Read the story »
Welcome to Biology + Beyond
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CSHL President and CEO Bruce Stillman introduces a special issue of Nautilus magazine now online, featuring the Lab’s latest groundbreaking research Read the story »
172-year-old seawall restored at CSHL
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The new, modern seawall will protect the Laboratory and inner Cold Spring Harbor from climate change while preserving the wall’s historic character. Read the story »
17th CSHL Double Helix Medals dinner raises $5.8 million
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The gala, honoring Pfizer Chairman & CEO Albert Bourla and 2020 Nobel laureate Dr. Jennifer Doudna, raised $5.8 million for biological research. Read the story »
CSHL receives new funding for biomedical research platforms
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Multimillion-dollar grants from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative will support the Laboratory in sharing scientific breakthroughs worldwide Read the story »
Targeting cancer’s Achilles heel
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Biden’s Cancer Moonshot aims to cut annual deaths in half. CSHL scientists have the goal in their sights. Read the story »
A new look at brain function and psychiatric disorders
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CSHL scientists’ new 3D models of NMDA brain receptor variants could lead to better treatments for schizophrenia, stroke, depression, and Alzheimer’s. Read the story »
CSHL groundcherry research bears new fruits
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New genetic blueprints for two types of groundcherry may help strengthen food supplies and reveal how plants evolve. Read the story »
Lippman named director of CSHL School of Biological Sciences
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A former student and faculty member at the School of Biological Sciences, Lippman takes on the new role effective December 1, 2022. Read the story »
Mapping the path from smell to perception
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Smell remains the most mysterious of our five senses, but CSHL neuroscientists are now closer than ever to understanding it. Read the story »
Even fruit flies count
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Fruit flies know if they’ve smelled an odor once, twice, many times, or never before. Read the story »
Got junk food on the brain? These cells may be to blame
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CSHL scientists discovered a group of neurons in mouse brains that drive overeating. The findings could help develop better obesity treatments. Read the story »
Breast cancer team wins CSHL beach volleyball championship
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Collaboration and camaraderie inspire Breast cancer researcher Camila dos Santos’ team, Breast Friends, to succeed both in the lab and on the courts. Read the story »
The 2022 CSHL beach volleyball league championships
The 31st season of CSHL volleyball once again fostered camaraderie and competition between friends and colleagues at the laboratory. Watch the video »
David Tuveson elected to National Academy of Medicine
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Tuveson was recognized for his pioneering cancer organoid research that led to the development of the first mouse models for pancreatic cancer. Read the story »
A universal cancer treatment?
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A medicine that disrupts the DNA replication of cancer cells may be within reach. Read the story »
The 2022 CSHL Raft Race
Four teams braved the waters of Cold Spring Harbor in DIY rafts for glory and bragging rights in the seventh annual CSHL Raft Race. Watch the video »
CSHL high schoolers finish top 10 in 2022 DREAM Challenge
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The high school team competed against universities and private labs to build a computer program for predicting gene expression in yeast. Read the story »
Amor Vegas wins NIH Director’s Early Independence Award
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The 2022 award, given to only 14 investigators, will support her pioneering research on the aging process. Read the story »
Lucas Cheadle named a 2022 NIH Director’s New Innovator
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Cheadle is CSHL’s first recipient of the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award. It supports his new work on inflammation and autism spectrum disorders. Read the story »
Tree lighting for pediatric cancer awareness
CSHL researchers and local donors came together for the first annual tree lighting ceremony to commemorate Pediatric Cancer Research Awareness Month. Watch the video »
Sniffing out the brain’s smelling power
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CSHL neuroscientists have discovered neurons in the brain, called tufted cells, are more powerful in recognizing odors than historically thought. Read the story »
The unexpected cells helping to shape young brains
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CSHL scientists discover cells called OPCs help shape developing brains by eliminating unnecessary connections. Read the story »
Benjamin Cowley joins CSHL neuroscience faculty
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The Cowley group creates computer models to study how the brain processes information gathered by the senses. Read the story »
Disarming the immune system’s lethal lung response
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CSHL researchers found a drug that prevents lethal lung inflammation in mice, which may lead to better treatments for severe inflammatory conditions. Read the story »
Exposing the evolutionary weak spots of the human genome
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Researchers built a computer program that tracks harmful mutations throughout human evolution. It may help uncover the origins of genetic diseases. Read the story »
Immunologist Peter Westcott joins CSHL faculty
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The Westcott lab explores how the immune system shapes tumor evolution, with the goal of developing new cancer immunotherapies. Read the story »
The 2022 CSHL Plate Race
The cheers, tears, thrills, and spills of the annual Meetings & Courses Plate Race returned to CSHL after two years away due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the video »
John R. Inglis honored with ASCB Fellowship
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John R. Inglis was named an American Society for Cell Biology Fellow. He founded the CSHL Press and cofounded preprint servers bioRxiv and medRxiv. Read the story »
Sowing scientific inspiration
CSHL horticulturalists discuss how they design and foster the Laboratory’s beautiful landscapes to promote scientific inspiration and exchange. Watch the video »
Cancer has a lot of nerve
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Tumors recruit the nervous system to help them spread. Scientists are looking for ways to stop it. Read the story »
The genetic landscape of autism
CSHL Professor Michael Wigler discusses 20 years of research to paint a complete picture of the genetic causes of autism. Watch the video »
After 100 years of research, autism remains a puzzle
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One geneticist is determined to piece together the causes of autism. Read the story »
How the thymus trains T cells to fight infections
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CSHL scientists identified, for the first time, the RNA in humans used to train T cells to attack dangerous or foreign proteins in the body. Read the story »
Mapping brain disorder therapeutics at work
Dive into the 3D atomic structure of the NMDA receptor, important in several brain disorders, and see how it interacts with drugs that inhibit it. Watch the video »
How organoids can guide pancreatic cancer therapy
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CSHL researchers have found mini-versions of patient tumors, called organoids, can help optimize chemotherapy before tumor-removal surgery. Read the story »
A cure to achieve diversity in STEM education
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The DNALC is transforming how science is taught, using hands-on research programs to keep students from historically excluded communities in STEM. Read the story »
A new treatment approach for cystic fibrosis
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Molecules called antisense oligonucleotides may help lung cells make a protein missing in people with cystic fibrosis. Read the story »
The promising drug duo that may improve SMA treatment
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Pairing Spinraza® with a second FDA-approved drug may be a new way to improve the drug’s therapeutic effects in spinal muscular atrophy patients. Read the story »
LIVE At the Lab: NeuroAI: Learning from the brain and AI
A recorded webinar featuring CSHL Professor Anthony Zador on how lessons from the brain can help build better artificial intelligence programs. Watch the video »
CSHL welcomes neuroscientist Helen Hou
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The Hou Lab will explore how the brain controls movement and behavior, including how it makes facial expressions and conveys emotion. Read the story »
Bruce Stillman honored with Excellence in Healthcare Award
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The Long Island Herald recognized CSHL President and CEO Bruce Stillman for his leadership and impact in the biomedical field. Read the story »
Getting tough on tuft cell lung cancer
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Tuft cells in the lungs can turn into cancer. CSHL scientists have found a way to get in the way of tuft cell development. Read the story »
Unlocking mom’s brain
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Maternal care offers a window on our social behaviors. Read the story »
Mark Claster elected Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Trustee
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Businessman Mark L. Claster joins the CSHL Board of Trustees. Read the story »
Krainer awarded Watanabe Prize in Translational Research
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Indiana University School of Medicine honored Krainer for his pioneering work on RNA splicing, which led to the first FDA-approved SMA therapeutic. Read the story »
Tobias Janowitz leads new, global Cancer Grand Challenges team
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Janowitz received a $25 million grant to take on cachexia. This debilitating condition is responsible for up to 30% of cancer-related deaths. Read the story »
Beautiful brain
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CSHL Professor Anthony Zador has developed mapping and barcoding technologies that identify brain cell connections. Read the story »
What shedding light on plant growth could mean for cancer
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CSHL researchers have found a new way to control plant growth by manipulating proteins involved in the process of detecting light. Read the story »
Mapping out new routes to treat brain disorders
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CSHL scientists explore new angles to improve brain disorder therapies with 3D maps of the NMDA receptor, a key player in Alzheimer's and epilepsy. Read the story »
Building better AI with the power of neuroscience
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) experts at CSHL are creating better AI by deciphering brain circuits. Read the story »
Simón(e) Sun named a 2022 Leading Edge Fellow
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CSHL postdoc Simón(e) Sun was selected as a 2022 Leading Edge Fellow for her work on the protein estrogen receptor beta and its role in the nervous system. Read the story »
Decoding how a protein on the move keeps cells healthy
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The Argonaute protein is a workhorse for cell regulation and CSHL researchers discovered what helps it commute from job to job. Read the story »
President’s essay: Foundations for the future
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Strategically designed to spark scientific exchange and inspiration, CSHL is a unique research and education environment for advancing science. Read the story »
CSHL neuroscientist named a Searle Scholar
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Assistant Professor Arkarup Banerjee receives a $300,000 award to study brain circuits involved in vocalization. Read the story »
Picky proteins: A new angle for brain disorder therapeutics
Researchers have designed an antibody that may help treat brain disorders. See how it prevents neurons from malfunctioning. Watch the video »
How tweaking genes keeps corn and rice on your plate
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CSHL scientists leveraged lessons from the corn genome to improve another global staple crop, rice. Read the story »
Corina Amor named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list for 2022
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Corina Amor, a CSHL Fellow and Cancer Center member, has been named a top entrepreneur and scientist in Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list. Read the story »
Knowing what it’s like to be the only one in the room
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CSHL’s head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Charla Lambert helps scientists apply their unique identities and perspectives from all walks of life. Read the story »
New CSHL website brings together sorghum researchers
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Plant researchers and breeders are now using a website created by CSHL to get the latest intel on sorghum crop research. Read the story »
How hormones define brain sex differences
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Researchers have mapped the genes estrogen uses to establish male and female neural circuits during brain development in mice. Read the story »
CSHL 19th graduating class celebrated
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In May 2022, the CSHL School of Biological Sciences awarded 10 Doctor of Philosophy degrees and two honorary degrees. Read the story »
Honorary degrees awarded to CSHL Press leadership
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CSHL Press Executive Director John R. Inglis and Assistant Director Richard Sever were recognized with honorary Doctor of Science degrees. Read the story »
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory 2022 Ph.D.’s
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The School of Biological Sciences awarded Ph.D. degrees to ten students this year. Here are some stories and memories from their time at CSHL. Read the story »
Martienssen elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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CSHL Professor and HHMI Investigator Rob Martienssen joins the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Read the story »
CSHL in pursuit of shape-shifting antibiotics
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CSHL Professor John E. Moses was awarded over $325,000 from the New York State Biodefense Commercialization Fund to study a new type of antibiotic. Read the story »
The race to protect sweet corn
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Breeding a variety that can withstand disease and taste better too Read the story »
Can cancer be treated by changing its cells?
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Tumors grow when cells lose their biological identity. A promising therapeutic might restore their sense of self. Read the story »
Books, t-shirts, and more at the CSHL bookstore
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Online or on-campus, the CSHL bookstore has you covered. Shop this small oasis below Grace Auditorium for science books, toys, clothes, and souvenirs. Read the story »
How a world on pause sparked educational innovation at CSHL
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See how the Laboratory adapted its education and live programming during the pandemic. Read the story »
Do you have the dirt on plant research?
New research is constantly sprouting. Take this quiz and test your plant knowledge. Take the quiz »
Paving a path to triple-negative breast cancer treatment
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Researchers collected a biobank of triple-negative breast cancer mini-tissues to search for new and potentially patient-specific treatments. Read the story »
For plant geneticists, some genes are double the trouble
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It pays to check whether genetic tweaks that improve one kind of crop could get foiled by backup genes in a different crop. Read the story »
Neuroscientist Gabrielle Pouchelon joins CSHL faculty
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She studies the genetic and environmental factors that steer brain development. Read the story »
Mom’s protective behaviors run deep
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Neuroscientists found an ancient part of the mouse brain may coordinate maternal protective behaviors. Read the story »
Regeneron competition honors CSHL high school researchers
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Three high school student researchers at CSHL were among Regeneron Science Talent Search’s top 300 scholars. One made it to the final competition. Read the story »
Take note of the rhythm of research
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is pretty, but did you ever notice what it sounds like? We did . . . and turned the unique soundscape into music. Watch the video »
Stabilizing chromosomes to tackle tumors
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Dicer and its partner BRD4 stabilize chromosomes. Targeting this pair could provide new therapeutic opportunities against cancer. Read the story »
Two years of COVID-19 related research at CSHL
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See how the Laboratory adapted its research, education, and live programming, by the numbers. Read the story »
Tracy Johnson and Tom Lister join CSHL board
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The CSHL board elected two new trustees at the March 10, 2022 board meeting. Read the story »
Uncovering how immune cells nurture brain connections
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Microglia cells nurture connections during brain development, which contrasts to the cells’ previously understood role in pruning connections. Read the story »
Deciphering algorithms used by ants and the Internet
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Researchers discovered the same optimization algorithm used by Internet engineers is used by ants when they forage for food. Read the story »
AI is helping scientists explain our brain
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Neuroscientists are turning to artificial intelligence to help them understand the brain, but what if AI misses the true story? Read the story »
Tools of the trade at CSHL: Robotic microwave
This robotic assistant gives chemists a hand in the lab. Watch the video »
Deactivating pancreatic cancer’s protective coat of arms
Find out how cancer cells shield themselves from the immune system using a coat of armor and confusing signals. Watch the video »
Pushing past pancreatic tumors’ defenses
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A complex of proteins secreted by tumor cells can immobilize an important component of the immune system. Read the story »
Getting a step ahead of TB’s drug resistance evolution
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Mutations are not random, with some kinds of changes occurring more often than others. CSHL researchers may be able to predict which direction evolution is li Read the story »
Drug disulfiram prevents immune-related damage
Severe lung infections (like SARS-CoV-2) can trigger a deadly cascade of immune events. In animal models, disulfiram can prevent a very toxic step. Watch the video »
Famotidine clinical trial shows COVID-19 symptom reduction
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An over-the-counter heartburn drug shows promise in reducing several COVID-19 symptoms in a fully-remote outpatient clinical trial. Read the story »
Drug halts immune reactions to save damaged lungs
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In two rodent studies, CSHL researchers found how disulfiram decreases immune-mediated damage after lung injury or infection with SARS-CoV-2. Read the story »
Cutting off liver cancer’s nutrient supply chain
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CSHL researchers developed a way to interfere with the energy pathway that allows liver cancer to grow and spread. Read the story »
Brain waves churn differently when paying attention
See the shapes and speeds of electrical waves in the brain change in response to attentiveness. Watch the video »
Finding structure in the brain’s static
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CSHL researchers found that the brain’s state of attentiveness may be encoded in the shapes and speeds of slow electrical waves. Read the story »
Plants fight for their lives
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As arable land disappears, a genetic tweak might secure the world’s food supply. Read the story »
Editing RNA to fix protein problems in cystic fibrosis
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CSHL researchers found a new way to address a previously untreatable class of mutations in the cystic fibrosis gene. Read the story »
Tools of the trade at CSHL: Tiny scanner, big picture
Researchers are using tiny versions of clinical machines to improve early tumor detection. In this video, we see a tiny version of a SPECT-CT scanner. Watch the video »
CSHL neuroscientist Lucas Cheadle named Emerging Scholar
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Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine named CSHL Assistant Professor Lucas Cheadle a top “40 and under” scholar. Read the story »
CSHL and Veranome partner to accelerate brain mapping tech
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CSHL Professor Anthony Zador and Veranome Biosystems are collaborating to improve brain mapping technology using engineering solutions. Read the story »
Psst! Plants pass notes from cell to cell
Plants relay messages critical for development between their cells using RNA. See tiny RNA messages zoom around inside plant cells. Watch the video »
Plants: RNA notes to self
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CSHL scientists discovered a way plants send messages between cells using RNA and a protein escort. Read the story »
Obscure protein is spotlighted in fight against leukemia
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CSHL scientists find that a protein previously unknown to cancer researchers may hold the key to targeting acute myeloid leukemia. Read the story »
Corina Amor joins CSHL faculty
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Corina Amor is the newest fellow at CSHL. She studies immunology and aging. Read the story »
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