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Health and Biotechnology

Lipoic acid restores and synchronizes “biological clock”

Researchers have discovered the ability of a micronutrient called lipoic acid to restore a normal circadian rhythm (“biological clock”) in aging animals.

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Chemistry

Innovative science

New test to spot fake malaria drugs could save thousands of lives.

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Climate and Oceans

Piecing together the ocean methane puzzle

The oxygen-rich surface waters of the world’s major oceans are supersaturated with methane – yet little is known about the source of this methane.

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Chemistry

Chemists develop “molecular movie” using imaging technology

New imaging technology is fast enough to observe life processes as they actually happen at the molecular level.

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Biochemistry & Biophysics

Drug action may slow aging and related diseases

The drug rapamycin appears to mimic the effects of dietary restriction in slowing the aging process

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Faculty and Staff

New associate dean announced

The associate dean supports graduate and faculty research endeavors by identifying and facilitating academic research.

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Faculty and Staff

Announcing Dean Sastry Pantula

Sastry Pantula has demonstrated his ability to help develop outstanding opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and collaborative research.