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AMES, Iowa – Biologists know that animals that mature slowly tend to live longer, but they aren’t sure why.

Imagine a world where students with learning disabilities could better understand and process what is being taught in their classroom.

Simply Blood spotlights the lab of Raquel Espin Palazon, genetics, development and cell biology assistant professor in its April edition. 

Geetu Tuteja, professor in genetics, development and cell biology, and her lab discuss how her lab is working to better understand the placenta's functions and why placental disorders start in The Pew Charitable Trusts Episode 154 After the Fa

Erik Vollbrecht aims to improve the yield and crop resilience of maize for peak performance during less-than-ideal growing conditions.

Dior Kelley, assistant professor in genetics, development and cell biology, is the recipient of the faculty 2025 Early Achievement in Research Award from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University.

Renu Srivastava, assistant teaching professor in genetics, development and cell biology, is the recipient of the term faculty 2025 Early Achievement in Teaching Award from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University.

An innovative new degree will prepare students for health care professions through a unique blend of coursework.

Iowa State University (ISU) alumnus Josh Strable returned to campus in January 2025 when he joined the Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology (GDCB) as an assistant professor.

What role does gene expression play in predicting whether someone prefers salty over sweet snacks or tends to be more of a night owl than an early riser?

What happens when you challenge people to find the intersection of art and science? Something beautiful!

Geetu Tuteja, professor of genetics, development and cell biology, received Iowa State University’s 2025 Bailey Research Career Development award.

Proper cell division is essential for life on earth. The process is a complicated dance involving intricate cellular mechanisms and signaling, and it all happens on a microscopic level. Much about how this works is still unknown.

Madison Vetter, graduating senior in biology, was chosen as the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Fall 2024 Student Marshal. Many have recognized her determination and hard work, which has led her to this prestigious honor. 

Faculty and academic leaders have been working for the last 18 months to create new academic programs -- Degrees of the Future -- that address student and workforce demands.

Dr. Stan Duchman, ’87 biology, of Houston, Texas, received the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Award from the Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology (GDCB).

Hongqing (Michelle) Guo, genetics, development and cell biology assistant professor, received a $1.8 million federal grant to study a gene that affects both how plants grow and how they respond to environmental threats.

AMES, Iowa – The tropical freshwater zebrafish (Danio rerio) is widely used as a model biological system for researchers studying human health.

The Iowa State University Digital Press publishes books in subjects represented in Iowa State’s academic and research programs, ranging from oral history projects to graduate-level textbooks.