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Art and Science
Images courtesy: Dr. D. Cai, Chiles Lab. Please view the slide show here »
Biology Professor Dan Kirschner and his lab used x-rays to uncover how mutations affect the structure of myelin, a focal point of research in multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders. More »
Battleground at the Cellular Level. Biologist Ken Williams seeking to decipher the mysteries of HIV and AIDS. More »
NIH Grant to Study the Cell Biology of Toxoplasma gondii. "Cytoskeleton Scaffold Assembly in Toxoplasma gondii" 4-year project of Biology Assist. Prof. M. J. Gubbels awarded the National Institutes of Health's 1,4 million grant. More »
RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT
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A Guide to Conducting Online Research
Co-authored by Ted Gaiser, Sociology, and Anthony Schreiner, Senior Unix/Linux Systems Administrator, Biology. The book begins by looking at what questions to ask and how to prepare to conduct online research, then concentrates on particular technologies and how to employ them effectively. Read more »
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Supporting evidence
VIDEO FROM @BC
Biology Professor Thomas Seyfried and a team of scientists take a fresh look at an 80-year-old theory on cancer.
God, Darwin, and design
VIDEO FROM FRONT ROW
Biologist Kenneth R. Miller recounts political battles over evolution and argues against the presumption that evolution is inherently anti-religious.
Prion proteins: One surprise after another
VIDEO FROM FRONT ROW
MIT biology professor Susan Lindquist discusses her research into how proteins fold.
