Bioscience / Biotech

New College student puts accent on undergraduate research to help fight cancer

The chance to do research as an undergrad came as a surprise to New College senior Julie Furmick, but she is making the most of the opportunity.

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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

New College student Jane Kruchowsky was one of only 16 students selected from 150 applicants for a summer internship with Banner Sun Health Research Institute.

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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

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