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Jeffrey Long is a Professor and the Department Chair of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology at UCLA. His research focuses on the transcriptional networks that control cell polarity, stem cell formation, and plant embryonic development. The Long laboratory is particularly interested in the transcriptional co-repressor TOPLESS (TPL) and its role in various aspects of plant development, employing a diverse array of approaches including genetics, genomics, biochemistry, and confocal imaging. His work has unveiled multiple transcription factors involved in embryogenesis, leaf polarity decisions, and the patterning of floral organs, as well as their responses to the plant hormone auxin. Long's studies on chromatin modifying enzymes further explore how TPL mediates transcription repression not just in plants but also across animal systems. He has contributed significantly to the field through various publications in high-impact journals, enriching the scientific community's understanding of developmental biology.
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