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- “Repetitive DNA and the origins of genome architecture”September 6, 2024 — 3 p.m.Dewey Hall, 2110D
- "The ups and downs of protein expression regulation"September 23, 2024 — NoonHutchison Hall 140, Lander Auditorium
- “Establishing ceramide accumulation as a novel hallmark of aging”September 30, 2024 — NoonHutchison Hall 140, Lander Auditorium
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Printing plant-based pharmaceuticals—without plants
Rochester undergraduates developed a 3D-bioprinting system to replicate chemicals found in plants, including those endangered by climate change.
Continue ReadingDiversity, Equity, Inclusion
The Department of Biology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe it is our responsibility to redress inequities present in our department and to foster a community in which every member feels welcome, safe, and appreciated.
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Hannah Chhibber, Fly Food Technician
I do not have a background in biology, so I'm constantly learning not just about the workings of my own job but also about the how the labs I work with function and what they are researching. It is all very interesting and I look forward to continuing to learn from the people around me...