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Research

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

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Students

Student research

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

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Teaching Innovation

Giving success a boost

NSF grant to boost retention and graduation rates in STEM

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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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Events

2014 Northwest Crystallography Workshop

Workshop convenes macromolecular crystallography researchers

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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

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Students

Congratulations to our 2014 student scholarship recipients!

The College of Science is proud to announce our 2014 student scholarships.

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Health and Biotechnology

The vitamin debate

Linus Pauling Institute researchers and three other institutions refuted recent claims that “the case is closed” on multivitamins.

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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

Faculty excellence: Promotions and tenure spring 2014

Your efforts are instrumental in advancing the College.

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News

Attracting top talent in science

The College of Science has partnered with ARCS Foundation Portland Chapter to recruit top applicants to PhD programs.

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Students

Risk assessment

I’ve always had a deep interest in the environment and in environmental toxins and pollution.