Department of Biology: Indiana University Bloomington

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We offer several B.A. and B.S. degrees in the fields of Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Molecular Life Sciences.

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Our graduate students conduct cutting-edge research and receive specialized training in many key research areas.

IU Biology alum wins 2018 Lasker Award

C. David Allis (Ph.D. '78) is recipient of the 2018 Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award (one of the highest honors in science) in recognition of his pioneering research in epigenetics.

Researcher's work in evolution highlighted

Professor Armin Moczek's sabbatical work in Australia has been highlighted by the Australian American Fulbright Commission

A student walks by Jordan Hall. Red begonias bloom in a flowerbed in the foreground.

GRE no longer required

IU Biology will no longer require the General Record Examination (GRE) as part of the application process to its M.S. and Ph.D. programs.

Posing for a group photo in front of Simon Hall are participants and hosts of IU Biology's first summer research program for African students to conduct research at IU to improve competitiveness of their applications to graduate school.

IU Biology hosts graduate students from Africa

IU Biology hosted students from Nigeria under its new summer research program designed to provide students from Africa the chance to conduct research at IU and improve the competitiveness of their applications to graduate school.

An uninfected Daphnia or "water flea" (top right) and an infected "water flea" (lower left).

Study suggests key factor is absent in disease-forecasting models

The analysis by Professor Spencer Hall's lab and colleagues draws in part upon research in Daphnia conducted at three freshwater lakes in southern Indiana where the lab has collected samples since 2009.

This series of four still images shows a pilus stretch out from a bacterium, in green, to catch a piece of DNA in the environment, in red. This is the first step in the DNA uptake process. Photo by Ankur Dalia, Indiana University Department of Biology.

IU biologists watch bacteria "harpoon" DNA to speed their evolution

The first direct observation of the "DNA uptake" process could help advance efforts against drug-resistant bacteria.

A range of research strengths

Our faculty, research scientists, and graduate and undergraduate students are exploring everything from ecosystems to microbiology and developmental biology; evolution to cell biology; molecular biology to systems biology, bioinformatics, and genomics. Together, we explore the breadth of biological questions and experimental systems.

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Diversity of expertise + scientific approach

Our faculty are world-class researchers and teachers who share an excitement for the life sciences. The diversity of expertise and scientific approach, combined with our exceptional collegial culture, is what makes IU Biology stand out and has made IU a premiere place for performing research.

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Department of Biology

World-class teaching + research

See our undergraduate degree options

Pursue your graduate degree

IU Biology alum wins 2018 Lasker Award

Researcher's work in evolution highlighted

GRE no longer required

IU Biology hosts graduate students from Africa

Study suggests key factor is absent in disease-forecasting models

IU biologists watch bacteria "harpoon" DNA to speed their evolution

A range of research strengths

Diversity of expertise + scientific approach

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Incoming freshmen

Current IU students

Prospective graduate students

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World-class teaching + research

See our undergraduate degree options

Pursue your graduate degree

IU Biology alum wins 2018 Lasker Award

Researcher's work in evolution highlighted

GRE no longer required

IU Biology hosts graduate students from Africa

Study suggests key factor is absent in disease-forecasting models

IU biologists watch bacteria "harpoon" DNA to speed their evolution

A range of research strengths

Diversity of expertise + scientific approach

Ready to take the next step?

Incoming freshmen

Current IU students

Prospective graduate students

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The College of Arts & Sciences