Institute of Medical Biology (IMB)

Newly identified proteins will help researchers to diagnose the human papillomavirus lesions most likely to progress to cancer

By uncovering a secret of tumor stem cell survival, scientists make progress against a devastating cancer

A recently discovered stem cell population could one day provide useful source material for kidney repair

An intracellular labeling technique allows scientists to monitor interactions between proteins in their natural environment

Findings may lead to new approach to treat developmental problems associated with cell nuclear membranes

A protein thwarts developmental abnormalities by preventing removal of critical chemical marks from embryonic DNA

Researchers identify a genetic switch that controls differentiation of embryonic stem cells into neural cells

Viruses clear the way for cancer by promoting the destruction of cell adhesion regulators

Tagging genomic elements with fluorescent proteins helps to reveal the secrets behind p53 activity

The discovery of distal airway stem cells opens the door to new therapies for reversing pulmonary disease

Skewed X chromosome expression may confound laboratory models of human diseases

A new model for the origin of Barrett’s esophagus could lead to improved early treatment of esophageal cancer