Biology Department
NEWS
Biology Professors Marc-Jan Gubbels and Gabor Marth combine genome sequencing and laboratory testing to isolate a protein that plays a crucial role in parasites that spread the deadly diseases taoxoplasmosis and malaria. Isolating the protein could lead to therapies that block its function. More
The Marth Lab is a lead data analysis unit for the 1000 Genomes Project.
The 1000 Genomes Project, launched in January 2008, is an international research effort to establish by far the most detailed catalogue of human genetic variation. Scientists plan to sequence the genomes of at least one thousand anonymous participants from a number of different ethnic groups within the next three years, using newly developed technologies which are faster and less expensive. More
Biology majors receive Summer Research Fellowships. More
A new seminar on nanotechnology – team-taught by biology, chemistry and physics faculty – marks the first integrated science course. More
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Research spotlight
Research on StrokesStroke is one of the leading causes of death and long term disability in the United States, but unfortunately there are no safe and effective treatments available to prevent the brain damage associated with the "brain attack". A collaboration between Biology faculty members Joseph Burdo and Charles Hoffman aims to identify novel bioactive compounds that may protect against the devastating effects of this disease. More |
Research GrantDr. Thirugnanam, a Research Associate in the Gubbels lab, received a $40,000 research grant from the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. The Knights Templar Foundation, a charitable foundation founded in 1956 provides assistance to people who need eye treatment and also supports research on pediatric ophthalmology. More |
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MULTIMEDIA
 Supporting evidenceVIDEO 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 designVIDEO 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 anotherVIDEO FROM FRONT ROW MIT biology professor Susan Lindquist discusses her research into how proteins fold. |
CURRENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Biology Undergraduate Research Day - May 2011:
2011 Undergraduate Research Day Booklet
2nd Annual Graduate Integrated Science Symposium:
Student Profile KD Misgen '12 believes that the department’s greatest strengths are its faculty members, "whose passion for the subject translates into a devotion to sharing their knowledge with students." More |