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A bat, a mushroom, a blade of grass--they're easy to identify as "life." But what about a cold virus or mold?ย  Biologists are life's detectives, discovering what โ€œaliveโ€ really means.

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simulator shows blood flow direction in the brain

Virtual Blood Flow in the Brain

Researchers study blood flow on multiple scales with powerful simulator...

Research Areas: Biology, Engineering, Computing

a bacterial ribosome

Supercomputers Reveal Molecular Dynamics

Simulations depict the physical rules of cellular life...

Research Areas: Biology, Computing

poster announcing global learning by video conference

Technology Links Students on Two Continents

Students from the U.S. and India share life science research through video conferencing...

Research Areas: Education, Biology

different varieties of yarrow plants

For Plants, More Genes Are a Good Thing

Plants with multiple gene sets are fitter than those with fewer sets...

Research Areas: Biology

Photo of MAGE platform

Programming Cells Quickly and Easily

A new engineering technique enables bioengineers to program cells with improved techniques...

Research Areas: Engineering, Biology, Earth & Environment

sensor stationed in a wetland

Environmental Sensor Training Spawns International Collaborations

Students and faculty from around the world join forces on environmental monitoring devices...

Research Areas: Earth & Environment, Biology, Education

diagram showing how nanowires are prepared

Detecting Prostate Cancer With an In-home Kit

Nanowire device could make in-home monitoring of prostate cancer a reality...

Research Areas: Nanoscience, Biology, Chemistry & Materials

mississippi river

Protecting the Ocean and Coastal Waters

Computer simulations show impact of human activity on marine life...

Research Areas: Earth & Environment, Biology

molecular switch turns on in a cell

Engineering a Molecular Traffic Signal

Researchers create switch to control molecular events...

Research Areas: Chemistry & Materials, Biology

tooth structure of a rock-munching mollusk

Tough Teeth Inspire New Bio-designs

Understanding ultrahard material's structure could lead to new synthetic materials...

Research Areas: Chemistry & Materials, Biology

glowing molecular smiley face

Tiny Glow Sticks for Cancer Detection

Self-illuminating molecules may improve biomedical imaging...

Research Areas: Chemistry & Materials, Biology

hydrogen plasma shock wave

Compact Laser Source Developed for Cancer Therapy

Discovery could lead to less expensive treatment options...

Research Areas: Engineering, Physics, Biology

man on sidewalk bench with terrier sitting looking at him and another dog in background

Dog Genetics Are Model System

Research may provide insights to human diseases, disorders...

Research Areas: Biology

allosphere

The AlloSphere: Immersing Researchers in Multi-dimensional Information

Designed to marry science with art, the AlloSphere consists of a three-story metal sphere in an echo-free chamber built for immersive visualization...

Research Areas: People & Society, Biology, Engineering, Nanoscience, Computing

molecular structure

New Approach to Preparing Chemical Reactions

Synthesized compounds are easy to make and kick start molecular processes....

Research Areas: Chemistry & Materials, Biology

island of oahu

Islands in Peril

Students assess impact of nonnative algae on Hawaiian ecosystem....

Research Areas: Education, Biology

diagram shows computer connectivity

Searchable Diagnostic Database Developed

New approach to genetic mapping offers options for automated disease diagnostics....

Research Areas: Biology, Computing

Aerial view, looking down on dust plumes over Baja California

Studying the Dust Kicked up by the Santa Anas

Scientists use wind tunnels to predict health hazards...

Research Areas: Earth & Environment, Biology

Photo of young tomato on vine

Plant Enzymes Could Aid Olefin Production

Biocatalyst could lead to a renewable source of chemical used in industrial manufacturing...

Research Areas: Engineering, Biology, Chemistry & Materials

four images from brain studies

Advancing Brain Imaging Studies

New equipment enhances brain research along California's central coast....

Research Areas: Biology

A group of penguins on floating ice

What Is Going On With Adelie Penguin Populations?

Human and natural processes operating at a range of scales may impact the population dynamics of this remote species...

Research Areas: Biology, Polar

gecko and friends

Hairy Gecko Feet Lead to Novel Adhesives

Unique fiber feature inspires researchers to engineer reversible adhesives....

Research Areas: Biology, Engineering

rough harvester ants at nest entrance, pebbly ground

Studying Factors that Determine an Ant's Destiny (Worker or Queen)

Basic research could lead to improved agricultural practices and disease treatment approaches...

Research Areas: Biology

algae cultures in the lab

Treated Water Ups the Oil Yield From Algae

Bioreactors filled with treated wastewater increase growth of high oil-yield algae....

Research Areas: Biology, Earth & Environment

members of GUTS club

GUTS Program Nurtures Student Interest in Science

Middle school science club focuses on ecosystem modeling...

Research Areas: Education, Biology

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