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Creating clarity for better biocontrol

Unique collaboration yields a much-needed common language for genetic biocontrol technology development.

Targeting the source of cancer’s mutations

Graduate student Christopher Belica is developing tools to inhibit APOBEC3B, an enzyme linked to cancer adaptation and treatment resistance.

The power of a metaphor

Nisha Vishwanathan believes that if you can understand Game of Thrones, you can understand methylated peptides.

Enlisting bacteria for good

Microbes’ fast-track evolution offers hope for remediating combat-related chemical contamination

Disrupting bacterial "chatter" to improve human health

U of M researchers explore ways to learn bacterial communication and use it to promote human health.

Spotlight on CBS science influencers

College of Biological Sciences faculty are well-represented on Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list.

Exploring collaborations between academia and industry

A seminar series highlighting successful partnerships with industry partners.

Bringing insights to the biology of aging

Ming Xu joins Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry faculty ranks with focus on aging and metabolism at a cellular level.

Getting down to [biology] business

A new course provides STEM students with essential skills for launching a biotech startup.

Q&A with Serina Robinson

A U of M alum with ties to the College of Biological Sciences is celebrated as one of the American Chemical Society’s Rising Stars in Environmental Research.