Award
National Institute of General Medical Sciences 5R35GM154889-03
Hox gene regulation of body size and asexual reproduction underlie regenerative abilities
Recipient
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, United States
Award Amount
$380,000.00
Ceiling
$380,000.00
Awarded
April 24, 2026
Identifier
5R35GM154889-03
This award supports research on how Hox genes regulate body size and asexual reproduction to influence regenerative abilities in planarians, aiming to uncover fundamental principles of regenerative biology and potential applications in regenerative medicine.
Description
Research project focusing on understanding the principles and mechanisms enabling an animal's body to regenerate, specifically studying the role of Hox genes in body size regulation, asexual reproduction, and regenerative abilities using the planarian model.