Building a DNA nanoparticle to be both carrier and medicine
A pair of Iowa State University geneticists are among the first research teams in the world to construct DNA nanoparticles that can express their own built-in genetic instructions.
Tag: Department of Genetics Development and Cell Biology
Research discovery could lead to treatment for cancer, obesity
Discovery of a “metabolic switch” could lead to effective treatments for childhood obesity and cancer.
Changing course
Caitlin Gonzales (’23 genetics) is excited to share her love of science with future high school students.
ISU lab aims to repair severed nerves, foster undergraduate research
Donald Sakaguchi, professor in the Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology, leads a research team that could help traumatic brain injury patients.
Researchers test nanocarriers to deliver drugs to the brain
Donald Sakaguchi, Morrill Professor of genetics, development and cell biology, is part of this NSF-funded research team.
ISU scientists receive federal grant to advance research on blood stem cells
A $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will support this research for five years.
Sakaguchi named new director of undergraduate programs for biology and genetics programs
Neuroscientist applies a legacy of mentorship, research and commitment to student success.
Researchers use crowdsourcing to speed up data analysis in corn plants
An interdisciplinary research team at Iowa State University turned to crowdsourcing to help them design a machine-learning algorithm that could speed up the process of breeding new crop varieties with desirable traits.