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Excited to welcome an outstanding group of speakers to #SRCKC26, including researchers from: • @Harvard • @broadinstitute • @UCSF • @fredhutch • @Cornell …and more (check out the full list below⤵️) 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/43Vb9so

Today’s Faculty EDGE seminar series is underway, featuring #research presentations from four Institute postdocs!

"It's strange to think how many people believed in me before I believed in myself." Evan Morrison, Ph.D., didn't always envision a career in #science. Today, he continues his @hhmi_science Gilliam Fellowship in the @kkostova1 Lab at the Institute, where he's pursuing curiosity-driven #research to better understand how cells function. 🔗 Read his inspiring story: bit.ly/4wMAYqX

What if #AI could predict a cell's future? That's exactly what researchers at the Institute and @HelmholtzMunich are working toward with RegVelo, an AI-powered tool that helps scientists understand not only where cells are going, but what drives them there. On #WorldAIDay, explore how artificial intelligence is helping uncover the #biology behind development, disease, and regenerative medicine. ⬇️ bit.ly/4f7jlvZ

🎥 ⬇️ Watch the feature below as we take one final look back at an unforgettable @ACChampionship weekend. Did you catch the Institute featured on @NBCSports? 📺 This story highlights the remarkable connection between #golf, investing, and #science, and how the vision of founders Jim and Virginia Stowers continues to fuel curiosity-driven #research with the potential to change lives. As Jim Stowers often said, "The best is yet to be." Thank you to everyone who made this year's @AmericanCentury Championship such a success. The tournament may be over, but the discoveries it helps make possible are just getting started. 🧬 #ACCGolf

From specialized #ribosomes to translational control, the 2026 Stowers Research Conference will explore the latest discoveries shaping our understanding of protein synthesis across #biology. #SRCKC26 🗓 October 21–23, 2026 📍 Kansas City, Missouri Register now: bit.ly/43Vb9so

What a weekend.🏌️ As another incredible @ACChampionship comes to a close, we want to extend our sincere thanks to @AmericanCentury, @NBCSports, the players, volunteers, and everyone who helped shine a spotlight on the power of foundational #science. Congratulations to @MardyFish on capturing his third #ACCGolf title, we may be a little biased, but that lab coat made this victory even better. 🥼 Thank you for helping champion the #research that makes tomorrow's discoveries possible. Until next year, Tahoe. 👋⛳️🧬

On Sunday, we awarded the first-ever @ACChampionship Lab Coat to @MardyFish. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the jacket, crafted by Bespoke Ensemble NYC. #ACChampionship #MardyFish #BehindTheScenes #ACCGolf

Our new paper of corals is now available on bioRxiv. @ScienceStowers @Gibson_Lab 3D reconstruction inside coral colony using contrast- enhance X-ray tomography 🪸. biorxiv.org/content/10.648…

This beautiful #MicroscopyMonday shows the muscle and other tissue organization around the mouth and pharynx of the #planarian flatworm. 🪱 @Planaria1 Lab

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What if a symbol of scientific discovery took inspiration from one of golf’s most iconic symbols of excellence? Inspired by the groundbreaking work of the scientists at the @ScienceStowers, the ACC’s official national charity, and the iconic green jacket synonymous with professional golf, the lab coat represents the qualities shared by great golfers and great scientists alike: a commitment to learning, a relentless pursuit of excellence, and the understanding that breakthroughs are achieved one thoughtful, precise step at a time. Who do you think will win the first @ACChampionship Lab Coat? Let us know what you think in the replies. #AmericanCenturyChampionship #GolfLife #GolfCommunity #CelebrityGolf #SportsForGood #CharityCompetition #TahoeEvents #GolfTournament #ACCGolf

In both #golf and foundational #biology, a perfect round is rare. Experiments fail and unexpected results pivot research down entirely new paths. Success relies on how you recover and position yourself for the next step. 🏌️🧬 A look at the parallel mindsets of professional sports and basic #science as the @ACChampionship kicks off this weekend: bit.ly/4pcCcJD #ACCGolf @AmericanCentury @Visit_LakeTahoe @EdgewoodTahoe @NBCSports

Last night at the @ACChampionship, Stowers President & Chief Scientific Officer @Planaria1 shared how curiosity-driven #science is transforming our understanding of life & why investing in foundational #research today can improve human health for generations to come. We're grateful to everyone who joined the conversation at #ACCGolf, including @drsanjaygupta & @AmericanCentury CEO & Institute Chairman Jonathan Thomas. ⛳ 🔬

That wraps up the practice rounds for the 2026 @ACChampionship! Check out the highlights from Day 2 as the field puts the finishing touches on its preparation for the tournament. Preparation, discipline, and a focus on long-term goals are qualities that can help drive success both on the course and in investing. That's one reason we're honored to serve as title sponsor of an incredible event that brings together those qualities and a powerful purpose: supporting the groundbreaking medical research conducted by the @ScienceStowers. Now that practice rounds are complete, who do you think has what it takes to win it all? 🏆 Tune in tomorrow starting at 3 p.m. ET on @NBCSports and @Peacock to find out! And don't forget to finalize your ACC Fantasy Golf picks before midnight Pacific Time tonight! #FantasyGolf #CelebrityGolf #GolfTwitter #PlayForCharity #ACCGolf

New research shows aging ovaries undergo a massive cell takeover — and may start having a new function in the body. Traditionally, scientific research on female reproductive aging has focused almost exclusively on the egg itself. However, a pioneering study from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research reveals that the surrounding ovarian environment undergoes a dramatic transformation as time passes. By analyzing ovaries from aging mice—equivalent to humans in their mid-to-late 30s—researchers discovered a massive, age-related infiltration of immune cells, including specific macrophages and T cells. This influx shifts the ovary's local microenvironment from one dedicated to nurturing developing eggs to one dominated by chronic inflammation, a phenomenon known as 'inflammaging'. While the long-term consequences of this immune takeover remain under investigation, the findings have profound implications for women's health. The study showed that support cells in older ovaries appear to change their signaling, shifting their focus away from aiding developing eggs and instead releasing chemokines that draw in more immune cells. If a similar process occurs in humans, this chronic inflammatory state could contribute to age-related fertility decline and trigger health issues long after menopause. Unlocking these cellular interactions could pave the way for novel therapies aimed at preserving ovarian health and extending overall healthspan. source: Galligos, A., Varberg, J. M., Yueh, W. T., Converse, A., Malloy, S., Aljubran, F., Duncan, F. E., & Gerton, J. L. (2026). Multicellular origins of murine ovarian inflammaging. Communications Biology, 9, 593.

What is "inflammaging"? It's the age-related rise in chronic #inflammation, and it actively alters the ovarian environment. The @GertonJennifer Lab discovered immune cells crowd the #ovary with age, forcing egg support cells to lose their identity. 🔬 #fertilityresearch #infertility Learn more: stowers.org/news/what-happ…

Is the case for diversification more compelling than ever? Jonathan Thomas, American Century Investments Chairman, CEO and President, recently joined @BloombergTV from the 2026 @ACChampionship to share his thoughts on what might be ahead for the remainder of the year. He also discussed how our unique ownership structure with @ScienceStowers enables us to support medical research focused on curing cancer and other gene-based diseases. Watch the full ungated clip now to learn more: amcen.co/4gs7xWn #MarketOutlook #Diversification #InvestingInsights

🔗Learn more about apple snails here: stowers.org/news/seeing-wi…

This #MicroscopyMonday is a developing Apple Snail embryo. On the left is the shell, the middle the body & the foot at the bottom. On the right the head with the eye (green circle) & the tentacle bud. 🐌(@Planaria1 Lab)