News: School of Life Sciences
A round up of news briefs from the fall 2018 issue of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Magazine.
Hop on over to this Instagram account for a biologist’s take on science and art.
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 and his team of researchers use land near solar power plant to coax desert tortoise population back to health.
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 president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ study shows frog embryos can fully regrow their eyes after injury, debunking a belief that they can’t.
The student-led Scientista Foundation chapter is working to close the gender gap in professional STEM fields.
Undergraduate Honors College student Sophia Quinton has overcome personal adversity to win prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ research administrators on creating an environment to connect faculty from different disciplines.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ biologist finds nearly 400 genes potentially associated with obesity and other health problems in fruit flies.
Grad students present their best work at annual Inspiration, Innovation, Impact showcase on Feb. 2.