Research
We unify the academic and research strengths of the University and its Medical Center.
Upcoming Events
- "The impacts of extreme sexual dimorphism and a parasitic lifestyle on the genomic architecture of Strepsiptera"November 22, 2024 — 3 p.m.Dewey Hall, Room 2110D
- "Tracking short-term evolution in a pedigreed wild population"November 25, 2024 — NoonHutchison Hall 140, Lander Auditorium
- "Peritoneal macrophages in homeostasis, infection, and cancer"December 2, 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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Kyle Berger, Research Associate
I am currently investigating the biology of tRNA modifications. tRNA has a plethora of different chemical modifications that are important for its function...