Today: November 14, 2024
Today: November 14, 2024

Latest From Associate Professor of Biology

Science

How do flies find every stinky garbage dumpster? A biologist explains their sensory superpower

Flies often beat out competitors for food because of their specialized sensing organs called antennae.

Health|Science

Customizing mRNA is easy, and that's what makes it the next frontier for personalized medicine − a molecular biologist explains

From COVID-19 vaccines to cancer treatments and beyond, the flexibility of mRNA-based therapies gives them the potential to prevent and treat many types of diseases.

Customizing mRNA is easy, and that's what makes it the next frontier for personalized medicine − a molecular biologist explains
Health|Science

Breaking down fat byproducts could lead to healthier aging − researchers identify a key enzyme that does just that

Although you get your fatty acid levels routinely checked at the doctor’s, rarely do clinicians and researchers consider the effects of their potentially harmful byproducts.

Breaking down fat byproducts could lead to healthier aging − researchers identify a key enzyme that does just that
Health|Science

Grow fast, die young? Animals that invest in building high-quality biomaterials may slow aging and increase their lifespans

Understanding the differences in growth rate between animals can help clarify the mechanisms behind aging-related diseases and offer ways to treat them.

Grow fast, die young? Animals that invest in building high-quality biomaterials may slow aging and increase their lifespans

Follow