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Scientists discover why high levels of the amino acid cysteine are toxic to cells

Teaching the immune system to control HIV

"I have always had so many questions about the world."

At a Glance

125

Years of Science

26

Nobel Laureats

139

National Academy of Sciences Members

72

Research Labs

20

National Medals of Science

26

Lasker Awards

Voices of Discovery

Meet our scientists: Erich D. Jarvis

"If there is a key molecule that converts a non-vocal learning species to a vocal learning species, it’s in there somewhere."

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First complete songbird genome reveals hidden biology

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Meet our scientists: Nathaniel Heintz

"The disorders I'm most interested in involve changes in brain function that regulate either maladaptive human behaviors or late onset neurodegenerative disease."

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The Rockefeller Scientist - Nathaniel Heintz, Ph.D.

Meet our scientists: Sohail Tavazoie

“We’re also investigating whether making dietary changes in other amino acids has beneficial effects in a variety of disease contexts. There are no doubt more discoveries to come.”

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The amino acid arginine helps the body fight tumors and viral infections