ASU has entered into a groundbreaking collaboration with Heliae Development, LLC and Science Foundation Arizona to develop, produce and sell aviation fuel derived from algae.read more
Bioscience / Biotech
Algae fuel makes splash at international show
Two ASU researchers flew to London to share their findings and research on the application of algae-based oils for creating biofuels at the Farnborough International Air Show. read more
Scientists create new nanotech building blocks
Researchers at ASU's Biodesign Institute are using DNA to make intricate, nano-sized objects, which hold great potential for advancing medical and electronic applications.read more
Microscopic ‘astronauts’ advance germ study
Advancing the research studies of Biodesign's Cheryl Nickerson, some tiny “astronauts” piggybacked onboard the space shuttle Endeavor as part of its STS-123 mission.read more
ASU researchers rise to the occasion for yeast study
Scientists are discovering that the common baker’s yeast has provided a bounty of answers to pivotal questions in biology.read more
Researcher's nanodevice could cut airport lines
ASU researcher Wayne Frasch has developed a biosensing nanodevice with the potential to eliminate long lines at the airport while revolutionizing health screenings for life-threating diseases. read more
Yan earns prestigious Sloan Foundation fellowship
Biodesign researcher Hao Yan is the recipient of the prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Foundation fellowship, which is intented to enhance the careers of the best young faculty members in specified fields of science.read more
Microorganisms used to cut toxins in groundwater
ASU researchers have developed a method of transforming a chlorinated solvent found in local groundwater into a harmless product.read more
Researchers visualize pigments in live bacteria cells
ASU researchers are providing fresh insights into what happens on a molecular level during photosynthesis.read more
DNA nanotechnology could transform gene detection
Scientists at ASU’s Biodesign Institute are revolutionizing the way in which genes are analyzed. read more