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Al Uy ventures to the Solomon Islands to discover how species originate

January 14, 2025

IN THE REMOTE JUNGLES of the Solomon Islands, where the songs of rare birds echo through the dense t ...

Elaine Sia named senior vice provost for academic excellence

January 6, 2025

Elaine Sia has been appointed the inaugural senior vice provost for academic excellence at the Unive ...

Ben Peter studies how Neanderthal DNA influenced human survival

December 18, 2024

“Our study provides the most detailed insights yet into how Neanderthal gene flow impacted hum ...

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Evolution’s moment of truth

Biologist Al Uy ventures to the South Pacific to answer one of evolution’s biggest mysteries: How do species originate?

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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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Noah Reger, Graduate Student

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I am currently investigating how the histone chaperone Anp32e functions during early development to regulate H2A.Z levels in chromatin...

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