Life Sciences

Simpson Lecture set for September 30, 2019
New tool in fight against malaria
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pills spilling from bottle

Modifying a class of molecules called pantothenamides to be more stable in humans could lead to an effective new malaria drug.

BMB welcomes Jan van Riggelen to the faculty
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Jan van Rigglen
Tools of the Trade
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Photo of Kira Turnham.

How do you study coral reefs from the center of landlocked Pennsylvania?

Culture Collection
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Hannah Reich, a graduate student in Todd LaJeunesse's lab.

Learn about Hannah's research experiences.

Gene therapy helps functional recovery after stroke
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Neurons converted from glial cells
Methane-producing microorganism makes a meal of iron
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archaea colony

A new study reveals how a microorganism uses iron to more efficiently create the greenhouse gases methane and carbon dioxide.

Livestock disease risk tied to herd management style
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person herding goats in Africa

A new study provides an updated look at the prevalence of the widespread and often fatal sheep and goat plague virus in Tanzania.

Crouching lion, hidden giraffe
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Group of giraffes in Tanzania
New insights into genetic basis of bird migration
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warbler singing

A team of researchers has identified a gene associated with migration in golden-winged and blue-winged warblers.

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