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A long-standing mystery, resolved — & it could help fight drought & food scarcity. #HHMIInvestigator Zachary Lippman &co uncovered ancient plant DNA & ID'd 2.3M “genetic switches” across 284 species, offering a stunning new lens on the evolution of life: bit.ly/47QjgZq

Celebrating 5 (yes, 5!) #HHMIInvestigators named to the '25 class of @aaas Fellows in recognition of work that advances science & its impact on society. Congratulations to David Baker, Michael Laub, Christopher Lima, David Pagliarini & Gabriel Victora bit.ly/4sAt81M

Rare opportunity to lead AI adoption at HHMI! The Claude Enablement Lead will work across our organization to support teams, scientists, and labs while building standards, training, and real-world use cases: bit.ly/4dejsWf.

Get lost in the unexpected beauty of a developing zebrafish eye. These incredible 3D images are possible thanks to #HHMIInvestigator & Janelia Sr. Fellow Eric Betzig, who developed a microscopy technique combining two imaging approaches — including one used by astronomers.

"Patience, curiosity, strategy, & help from a very cute friend." By investigating a heart rhythm disorder in mouse lemurs — 🌎’s tiniest primate — #HHMIInvestigator Mark Krasnow uncovered the unexpected role magnesium plays in human heart health & disease hhmi.news/3P9d9sP

We're proud to announce that infectious disease pioneer Jean-Laurent Casanova, MD, PhD, of @RockefellerUniv, @InstitutImagine, @hhmi_science, & @Casanova_Lab, is the distinguished recipient of the 2026 Mechthild Esser #NemmersPrize in Medical Science. 🔗spr.ly/6017hCLtR

@MTomasson Hi Michael, no — you can learn more about how we directly support science and scientists through a range of programs here hhmi.org/programs and elsewhere on our site. Thanks!

@hhmi_science Hat tip to Luke @rhodamine110! Does @hhmi_science have a degree granting structure?

Beautiful, & built for discovery. These next-gen fluorescent dyes (developed by the Lavis Lab at our Janelia Research Campus) are brighter, more photostable, & more versatile — advancing how scientists visualize biology inside cells.

New work from #HHMIInvestigator Huda Zoghbi & colleagues points to a promising new treatment strategy for Rett syndrome, a rare disorder that affects brain development in infants & children, primarily girls: bit.ly/3Np4Ng9.

No-cost workshop opportunities for grad students, postdocs, & trainees! Our Janelia Research Campus is accepting apps for 3 specialized, intensive workshops w/ presentation & networking opportunities. Accommodations, meals, & travel expenses covered: bit.ly/4roghP6.

Millions live with chronic pain & little relief. #HannaGray Fellow @shanmeltzer & team's new map of the spinal cord — built cell-by-cell — provides insights into how pain-signals travel, & will be made openly available to help speed new pain treatments: hhmi.news/4u1eIsJ.

Celebrating #HHMIInvestigator Huda Zoghbi, recognized by the Lurie Autism Institute for her ground-breaking discovery that mutations in the MECP2 gene cause Rett syndrome — work that continues to transform autism research today: bit.ly/4sFhNx6.

Congrats to #FreemanHrabowski Scholar Corina Amor Vegas & #HannaGray Fellow Marissa Scavuzzo, both among this year's @MindPrize winners! Recognizing early-to-mid-career scientists, the award honors those with innovative ideas that advance neurodegeneration research: bit.ly/46VrlMh.

Second- or third-year PhD student in biological or biomedical sciences? Get ready — applications for our #GilliamFellows Program open 9/1! Robust research support, incredible scientific community, & tailored prof-dev that can transform a PhD journey. bit.ly/4bjdTmr

A new electronic implant system created by #FreemanHrabowski Scholar @JuanAlvarezDom & colleagues helps lab-grown pancreatic cells mature & function properly, providing a potential new pathway to replace pancreatic tissue damaged by diabetes: bit.ly/4b16OHn.

Thrilled to see #HHMIInvestigator — & now '26 @BrainPrize winner — David Ginty recognized by The Lundbeck Foundation for his pioneering work on the cellular architecture of touch & pain, which paved the way for a new generation of targeted pain therapies bit.ly/4sbowiN.

No rabbits, no top hats — just #GilliamFellow Axel Vera leveling up on the standard poster session w/ a little sleight of hand. We guarantee you've never heard an anti-CRISPR (used to help control & improve precision gene editing) explainer like this before, & it's ... magic 🪄