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Researchers explain a key developmental mechanism for the first time in plants

3/6/2013

When a stem cell commits to becoming a leaf cell, how does a polycomb gene-repressing protein complex know where in the genome to go, and when? Read the story »

Unprecedented access to the great minds who led the molecular biology revolution

3/1/2013

Million-page digital archive is launched today by CSHL, Wellcome Library, 4 other institutions Read the story »

Elisabeth R. Woods Foundation marks inaugural year

2/26/2013

Local foundation makes an impact in their first year. Read the story »

Hominid evolution—How it has shaped human behavior, ethics and morality

2/23/2013

On Wednesday, February 13, 2013, prominent Paleoanthropologist, political advisor, and environmentalist Richard Leakey gave a lecture at CSHL. Watch the video »

Students are not short on ideas at the Graduate Student Symposium

2/22/2013

Watson School for Biological Sciences students Kristen Delevich and John Sheppard describe the various presentations at the Graduate School Symposium. Read the story »

CSHL scientists identify a new strategy for interfering with a potent cancer-causing gene

2/14/2013

CSHL scientists are identifying and characterizing the molecular mechanisms responsible in order to generate potential new therapeutics. Read the story »

Plant scientists at CSHL demonstrate new means of boosting maize yields

2/3/2013

Scientists successfully demonstrated what it describes as a “simple hypothesis” for making significant increases in yields for the maize plant. Read the story »

One experiment: What can scientists learn from an odd-looking mutant ear of corn?

2/3/2013

A mutated gene called COMPACT PLANT2 (CT2) renders this fruit of the maize plant flattened in shape, a phenomenon called fasciation. Read the story »

CSHL neuroscientists pinpoint location of fear memory in amygdala

1/27/2013

Fear responses based on experience are encoded in a circuit in the central amygdala Read the story »

Chess and science mix for a good cause at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

1/25/2013

The 3rd annual Chess Benefit at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory brought 47 participants from the Long Island and NYC area to test their chess skills. Read the story »

Christina Renna Foundation raises $20,000 for pediatric cancer research at CSHL

1/25/2013

Foundation started by Long Island family raises funds for CSHL at sixth annual Angel's Wish Gala. Read the story »

Remembering the Laboratory as it was in 1950

1/23/2013

A look at the experiences of Natalie Meyer, who worked at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in the 1940s and returned for a visit over 60 years later. Read the story »

Cancer scientists determine mechanism of one of the most powerful tumor-suppressor proteins, Chd5

1/10/2013

CSHL Professor Alea Mills explains what's so important about the Chd5 tumor suppressor and what her team has discovered about it. Read the story »

Nobel laureate James Watson publishes novel hypothesis on curing late-stage cancers

1/9/2013

Nobelist James Watson sets forth a hypothesis regarding the role of oxidants and antioxidants in late-stage cancers. Read the story »

Aboff’s raises over $10,000 for breast cancer research at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

1/2/2013

Aboff's raises over $10,000 for breast cancer research at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Read the story »

An experimental neuroscience course in the heart of Transylvania

12/19/2012

A look at Associate Florin Albeanu's Transylvania Experimental Neuroscience Summer School. Read the story »

Panera Bread raises nearly $8,500 for breast cancer research at CSHL

12/19/2012

2012 Pink Ribbon Bagel campaign continues tradition of support for local breast cancer groups Read the story »

Henrietta Lacks and HeLa Cells: Impact on biological research and informed consent

12/11/2012

Cell biologist and cancer researcher Dr. David Spector brings his knowledge, experience and perspective about HeLa cells. Watch the video »

Masthead Cove Yacht Club raises over $9000 for cancer research at CSHL

12/7/2012

The proceeds were donated to support cancer research conducted by CSHL. Read the story »

One experiment: A journey to human biology’s final frontier, the brain

12/1/2012

Professor Partha Mitra and team work on the first brain circuit map of a mouse's brain to identify circuit alterations in neurological disorders. Read the story »

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CSHL Stories & Media Archive

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Researchers explain a key developmental mechanism for the first time in plants

Unprecedented access to the great minds who led the molecular biology revolution

Elisabeth R. Woods Foundation marks inaugural year

Hominid evolution—How it has shaped human behavior, ethics and morality

Students are not short on ideas at the Graduate Student Symposium

CSHL scientists identify a new strategy for interfering with a potent cancer-causing gene

Plant scientists at CSHL demonstrate new means of boosting maize yields

One experiment: What can scientists learn from an odd-looking mutant ear of corn?

CSHL neuroscientists pinpoint location of fear memory in amygdala

Chess and science mix for a good cause at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Christina Renna Foundation raises $20,000 for pediatric cancer research at CSHL

Remembering the Laboratory as it was in 1950

Cancer scientists determine mechanism of one of the most powerful tumor-suppressor proteins, Chd5

Nobel laureate James Watson publishes novel hypothesis on curing late-stage cancers

Aboff’s raises over $10,000 for breast cancer research at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

An experimental neuroscience course in the heart of Transylvania

Panera Bread raises nearly $8,500 for breast cancer research at CSHL

Henrietta Lacks and HeLa Cells: Impact on biological research and informed consent

Masthead Cove Yacht Club raises over $9000 for cancer research at CSHL

One experiment: A journey to human biology’s final frontier, the brain

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