Stories from the CZ Biohub Network

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Cell Science

Old mouse, new tech

Apr 7, 2022

The Tabula Muris Consortium probes the mysteries of ‘young blood’ at the single-cell level

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Cell Science

From parts list to blueprint: OpenCell lights the way

Mar 10, 2022

Scientists have made great strides in understanding the complexity of the cell in the nearly 360 years since English polymath Robert Hooke discovered this smallest unit of life. The anatomy of the cell and functions of its various internal...

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Biohub Investigators

Biohub–Stanford research offers a new window on celiac disease

Mar 7, 2022

For most of us, cutting out one or two unhealthy food items from our diet may be an efficient way to manage health, but the estimated 2 million people in the U.S. who live with celiac disease must permanently eliminate all foods containing...

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Biohub Investigators

CZ Biohub welcomes new university-nominated Investigators

Feb 17, 2022

We are delighted to announce the appointment of a stellar new group of Biohub Investigators who have been selected through nominations by our three partner universities—Stanford University, UC San Francisco, and UC Berkeley. All 10 of...

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Cell Science

In the blood: How fatherhood shaped one scientist’s path

Feb 8, 2022

Fatherhood has had a major impact on Steve Quake’s scientific career. Years ago, when Quake and his wife were expecting their first child, a prenatal exam quickly took a startling turn. The doctor recommended amniocentesis to test the...

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