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  1. In a new study, Yale researchers in the lab of David Breslow, Associate Professor of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, identified a pathway that allows cells to “disassemble” their cilia before division — and found a possible connection to a neurological disorder.

    From left, Catie Wrinn, Jingbo Sun, and David Breslow in Breslow's lab. Photo credit: Allie Barton
  2. New FAS faculty member Harry McNamara is combining developmental biology, neurobiology, and biophysics to answer basic science questions about how cells communicate.

    Harry McNamara (Photo credit: Ian Christmann)
  3. AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society) is an organization dedicated to advancing Indigenous representation in STEM fields. Pyle has stepped up as Yale’s chapter advisor, supporting the students through funding guidance, networking, and constant encouragement.

    Anna Pyle
  4. Crews, John C. Malone Professor of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, was one of nine awardees recognized for outstanding, translationally focused research projects that aim to accelerate novel diagnostics, therapeutics, vaccines and technological innovations in autoimmunity.

    Craig Crews
  5. The lab of Stavroula Hatzios, Associate Professor of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology and of Chemistry, has uncovered how different types of gut bacteria feed on a prominent dietary antioxidant found in mushrooms and other common foods.

  6. Pollard, Sterling Professor Emeritus of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and Professor Emeritus of Cell Biology and of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, was selected as the 2025 recipient of the Connecticut Medal of Science in recognition of his work as a pioneer of cell biology.

    Thomas Pollard
  7. Every Fourth of July, Carnegie Corporation of New York celebrates remarkable Americans — all naturalized citizens — who have enriched and strengthened our democracy through their actions and contributions.

    Priyamvada Natarajan and Akiko Iwasaki
  8. A new Yale study advances the ability of genome engineers to edit multiple DNA sites by threefold, and helps prevent unwanted mutations in the process.

    AI-generated image depicting a hand holding a pair of tweezers that are being used on a glowing strand of DNA. Image credit: Adobe Stock.
  9. Stavroula Hatzios, associate professor of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology and of Chemistry, has received a major award from the Bodossaki Foundation, which recognizes distinguished early-career scientists of Greek heritage.

    Stavroula Hatzios
  10. A method developed by Yale scientists helps reveal how antibacterial agents interact with their host cells — a process that could boost a host of applications that benefit society.

    Depiction of microscopic antibacterial agents interacting with host cells.