Bioscience / Biotech
New College student puts accent on undergraduate research to help fight cancer
Outfoxing pox: Developing a new class of vaccine candidates
In a new study, Kathryn Sykes, a researcher at Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute and her colleagues are taking a fresh look at cowpox.read more
Nobel Prize winner Hartwell to lead major ASU health initiative
Nobel Prize winner Leland H. Hartwell is joining ASU to lead an expansive effort addressing two of today’s top concerns: improving the effectiveness of health care while reducing its costs, and advancing science education.read more
Sun Health Research Institute inspires ASU student intern
ASU scientists create jet fuel out of algae
Arizona State University's Polytechnic campus has scientists who have discovered how to turn algae into jet fuel.read more
Lab experience gives students new perspective on math
ASU's Laboratory for Algae Research and Biotechnology provides training for graduate and undergraduate students from many disciplines, including mathematics.read more
Algae-based technology nets $3 million in funding
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
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
