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The image shows a dorsal view of a whole mount embryonic chick mandible (lower jaw).
Unveiling the Secrets of Head and Face Formation  
Samantha Brugmann illuminates the cellular and molecular factors that contribute to the formation of craniofacial structures. 
Unveiling the Secrets of Head and Face Formation  
Unveiling the Secrets of Head and Face Formation  

Samantha Brugmann illuminates the cellular and molecular factors that contribute to the formation of craniofacial structures. 

Samantha Brugmann illuminates the cellular and molecular factors that contribute to the formation of craniofacial structures. 

Craniofacial

A mouse stands behind a toy table with two pieces of food on it.
A Protein-Sensing Molecular Switch Alters Facial Features
Shelby Bradford, PhD | Jun 24, 2024 | 3 min read
The mTORC1 signaling pathway senses nutritional information and influences craniofacial development in mice.
A mouse embryo in which the head, spine, and limb buds are visible.
Illuminating Craniofacial Development
Hannah Thomasy, PhD | Jan 1, 2024 | 2 min read
Paul Trainor delves into the genetic and environmental factors that shape the head and face.
Developing African cichlid stained to examine craniofacial structure
Image of the Day: Cichlid Cranium
Nicoletta Lanese | Jul 25, 2019 | 1 min read
Maternal care for the fish alters the structure of their developing heads.
Image of the Day: See Through
Catherine Offord | Nov 6, 2018 | 1 min read
A zebrafish model of the birth defect craniosynostosis provides insights into how the condition develops.
The Rising Research Profile of 23andMe
Catherine Offord | Nov 30, 2017 | 7 min read
An exploration of the genetics of earlobe attachment is just the latest collaborative research project to come out of the personal genetic testing company.
DNA Mugshots
Rina Shaikh-Lesko | Mar 24, 2014 | 1 min read
Variants of 20 genes can predict the shape of a person’s face, a study finds.
About Face
Abby Olena, PhD | Oct 25, 2013 | 2 min read
Researchers show that genetic enhancer elements likely contribute to face shape in mice.
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