Biodesign Institute

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

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

DNA nanotechnology could transform gene detection

Scientists at ASU’s Biodesign Institute are revolutionizing the way in which genes are analyzed. read more

Study brings fresh insights into fuel cell

Researchers at ASU's Biodesign Institute are turning trash into treasure with their study that uses bacteria to generate electricity. read more

ASU paves way for bioscience education

ASU is one step closer to meeting the needs of Arizona’s booming bioscience sector with the recently approved biological design graduate degree.read more

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