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Research

Discover

The College of Science has an extensive and deep research portfolio that is globally recognized.

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Research

Outbreak

Microbiologist Rebecca Vega Thurber and her team research advanced genomic approaches for identifying infections of corals.

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Integrative Biology

Butterflies

Two integrative biology researchers have conducted pioneering research on the colorful patterns found on butterfly wings.

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Students

Student research

Our students are engaged in authentic inquiry, a hallmark of science education.

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Research

Fundamental science

Basic and applied scientific research are needed to solve the world’s problems.

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Alumni and Friends

The Terminator

Lionfish more “terminator” than predator, a behavior that's unusual and alarming.

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Climate and Oceans

One student’s summer

Ryan McMinds is studying coral reefs on Australia’s Lizard Island.

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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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Health and Biotechnology

A homerun for treating Lou Gehrig’s disease

Copper compound could extend lifespan of those suffering from the debilitating disease