Martin Hetzer

February 03, 2012
One of the big mysteries in biology is why cells age. Now scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies report that they have discovered a weakness in a component of brain cells that may explain how the aging process occurs in the brain. ...read more >>

January 26, 2012
The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on supporting innovative early career researchers, selected Lora B. Sweeney as one of only 18 recipients at its fall Fellowship Award Committee review. The prestigious $156,000 ...read more >>

Joanne Chory

January 20, 2012
The Genetics Society of America(GSA) has honored Joanne Chory, Salk Institute professor and director of the Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory and Howard H. and Maryam R. Newman Chair in Plant Biology, as the recipient of the prestigious 2012 ...read more >>

Ronald M. Evans

January 18, 2012
Salk scientist Ronald Evans has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious 2012 Wolf Prize in Medicine, Israel's highest award for achievements benefiting mankind. According to the Wolf Prize jury, Evans was selected for his discovery of the gene s ...read more >>

Christopher R. Kintner

January 11, 2012
Scientists have identified a gene that tells cells to develop multiple cilia, tiny hair-like structures that move fluids through the lungs and brain. The finding may help scientists generate new therapies that use stem cells to replace damaged tissues in ...read more >>

January 06, 2012
Dr. Wylie Vale, a Salk Institute professor and world-renowned expert on brain hormones, died January 3 while on vacation in Hana, Hawaii. He was 70 years old. ...read more >>