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Come explore the invisible world of biology through stunning visuals created by scientists and photographers from around the world.

Every process has a beginning and end, but sometimes the middle segment is the most interesting. This is an image of a neural stem cell in the midst of the process of differentiating into a neuron. In ...

This section of a geometer moth antenna is obviously not a true nose, as we think of that organ, but these moths do use their antennae to detect odorants and other chemicals in the air. Their antennae ...

Imagine going to the dentist with this set of teeth! These are teeth located on a snail’s “tongue,” or radula, also called a rasper, which is constantly licking the ground to scrape up and transport ...

Take a visual journey through some of the major concepts in biology. These pathways to discovery were created by educators to help users explore various biological concepts. We would like to extend a ...

This video presents a kaleidoscope of colors within brain tissue, each of which represents a different protein within the tissue. The video was created using an innovative microscopy technique called ...

Science only progresses as quickly as it is shared. That is why HHMI promotes open access and early sharing through preprints. At HHMI, we encourage open science practices through our policies, assess ...

Science Education & Media HHMI’s science education and media programs are expanding participation in science with compelling programs for students, educators, and the broader public. Through free ...

Careers with AI@HHMI We’re recruiting scientists for AI@HHMI, our new $500 million initiative to embed AI systems throughout every stage of the scientific process. We will hire AI scientists, AI ...

View the profile of Eric R. Kandel, MD, Investigator Emeriti at HHMI from Columbia University.

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