News: School of Life Sciences

Brett Riddle holding a bike.
People |

Location, environment — and one superb teacher — inspired Riddle to get into the field of biogeography.

A plate of dollar bills shedded and coins with a knife and fork
Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ researchers explore how plant genes, food rescue, and financial savvy could help feed humankind.

lizard surrounded by cameras
Campus News |

A round up of news briefs from the fall 2018 issue of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Magazine.

A photo showing red flowers blooming at sunrise with mountains in the background as well as a photo of a student smiling at the camera in front of a lake.
Campus News |

Hop on over to this Instagram account for a biologist’s take on science and art.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ logo sign
Research |

Funding from National Institutes of Health will support human genetics research, develop pipeline of scientists working to make Nevada a leader in personalized medicine.

Scott Abella
Research |

Scott Abella and his team of researchers use land near solar power plant to coax desert tortoise population back to health.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ student Kevin Ashi
People |

Aspiring physician Kevin Ashi’s mission to solve global public health challenges is a path paved through life experiences, hard work, and a philosophy built on taking chances.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students in caps and gowns celebrating commencement
People |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

Prof. Kelly Tseng
Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ study shows frog embryos can fully regrow their eyes after injury, debunking a belief that they can’t.

young women looking at solar components
Campus News |

The student-led Scientista Foundation chapter is working to close the gender gap in professional STEM fields.

Sophia Quinton
People |

Undergraduate Honors College student Sophia Quinton has overcome personal adversity to win prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.

signage that says "research"
Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ research administrators on creating an environment to connect faculty from different disciplines.