Illinois State scientists are sequencing the genome of the marbled crayfish so neuroscientists can use the unique species to unlock mysteries in the human brain.
Decoding the mutant, all-female, self-cloning crayfish
Unit: Biological Sciences
Sadd awarded $362,000 NIH grant to study bee gut bacteria
The National Institutes of Health awarded Illinois State University’s Ben Sadd a grant of more than $362,000 to explore the gut bacteria of bumble bees.
Vogel and Bowden awarded $430,000 NIH grant to study gut health
Two Illinois State University professors are investigating whether turtles can provide insights to keep the human gut healthy.
Biomath certificate changing the game for new field of science
Combining the fields of mathematical modeling, data analysis, computer science, and biological sciences, a new graduate certificate program in mathematical biology is changing the approach to biomathematics.
An invitation to celebrate Dean Greg Simpson
A retirement reception for Dean Gregory Simpson will be from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3, in the Circus Room of the Bone Student Center.
Green with Honors pride
Zach Benefield chose Illinois State for two reasons: meaningful interaction with faculty and worthwhile learning experiences. “ISU focuses on their students more than other institutions,” Benefield said.
Undergraduate research workshop to initiate cross-disciplinary research projects
The Center for Collaborative Studies in Mathematical Biology and the Intercollegiate Biomathematics Alliance (IBA) are hosting an undergraduate research workshop May 31 and June 1, 2018.
Rilett Lecture to explore genetic adaptation in marine organisms, April 19
The R. Omar and Evelyn Rilett Family Life Sciences Lecture Series will feature Professor Joshua Rosenthal of the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.
Main Street College to explore impacts of technology on relationships, April 16
Professor Aimee Miller-Ott will present “So Close, Yet so Far: Staying connected when your cell phone pulls you away,” on Monday, April 16 at 7 p.m. in Room 118 at the ISU Alumni Center.
ISU faculty win nearly $317,000 grant from National Science Foundation
ISU faculty have won a nearly $317,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. This grant was used to purchase a flow cytometer cell sorter.
