Two translucent fish are shown side by side against a white background, revealing skeletal structures and internal organs with faint details visible through their bodies.

ISCRM Researchers Identify Gene With Dual Influence on Bone and Muscle Development

November 29, 2022 | Categories: Core Faculty, Research | Tagged: , , , , ,

Using zebrafish as a model, researchers from the Musculoskeletal Systems Biology Lab describe how wnt16 dually influences bone and muscle development and growth. Read More

Four immunofluorescence microscopy images showing tissue stained with markers: red (Nkx3.1 or K5), green (Ror2), and blue (nuclei/DAPI). Each panel highlights different staining patterns and structures.

Studying Cell Signaling in the Prostate

April 15, 2019 | Categories: Core Faculty, Research | Tagged: , , ,

While prostate cancer may not be as deadly as other cancers – five-year survival rates can exceed 90%, especially if the disease is localized – incidence rates overall are increasing. For 2019 alone, The American Cancer Society predicts the United States will see roughly 175,000 new cases and 32,000 deaths associated with prostate cancer. Read More