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	Fine-tuning the quest to understand protein function—and malfunction Sometimes the best way to figure out how something works is to break it. In the case of a protein, that often takes the form of altering genes so the proteins they encode have extra amino acids in.
	Hoping for a breakdown Researchers seek to identify proteins that break down a widely prescribed drug, with wide-reaching implications, from wastewater treatment plants to the pharmaceutical industry.
	Seeking Faculty for CBS Dean's Undergrad Research Opportunities Program In response to the overwhelming interest in our CBS Dean’s Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities program, the College plans to offer additional opportunities for both fall 2021 and spring 2022.
	A Q&A with Laurie Parker The College’s new associate dean for undergraduate education shares her thoughts on opportunities to enhance the student experience, how to advance diversity, equity and inclusion, and more.
	News Release \| With a $4.3 million NASA grant, U of M faculty member to lead efforts aimed at disentangling the origins of protein translation From a University of Minnesota News Release \| May 13, 2021 Credit: NASA With support from a $4.3 million National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) grant, the University of Minnesota will be.
	2021 Stanley Dagley-Samuel Kirkwood and John S. Anderson Leadership Award Recipients Announced Janet Dubinsky received the 2021 Stanley Dagley-Samuel Kirkwood Undergraduate Education Award and Kit Leffler is the recipient of this year’s John S. Anderson Leadership Award. The Stanley-Dagley.
	An insider's guide to the Galápagos A new book penned by Randy Moore shares stories and perspectives on these islands made famous by Charles Darwin often left out of introductory biology textbooks. Professor Randy Moore has led more.
	The new old age What if by addressing the underlying cause of aging we could prevent age-related illnesses? New research points the way to extending “healthspan.”
	An Award-Winning Educator Dr. Ann Rougvie, professor of Genetics, Cell biology & Development, has been an outstanding contributor to undergraduate education in the College of Biological Sciences for nearly three decades. CBS.
	Looking Back with Bonnie LeRoy Long-term head of Genetic Counseling Bonnie LeRoy reflects back on her experience leading the program. After many years of service, Bonnie LeRoy recently stepped down as head of the program this last.