Biologist elected to governing board of national ecological society
Professor Jay Lennon has been elected as a member-at-large for the governing board of the Ecological Society of America.
2021 News
Researchers on Highly Cited Researchers 2021 list
Three IU Biology faculty members—Karen Bush, Jay Lennon, and Richard Phillips—were named on Clarivate's annual Highly Cited Researchers™ list for 2021.
Songbird study shows chance of parasite infection increases with age
A study from the Ketterson lab supports recent research findings that the risk of being infected with parasites can increase for animals, including humans, as they age.
The chickenpox virus has a fascinating evolutionary history that continues to affect peoples’ health today
Chickenpox has largely disappeared from the public’s memory thanks to a highly effective vaccine. But the virus’s clever life cycle allows it to reappear in later adulthood in the form of shingles.
Inaugural Venture Fellow seeks to expose students to the ‘science’ of venture finance
Justuss Boice has been able to combine his eclectic educational interests in biology and finance at IU.
Adrian Land recognized by College as one of this year's "20 under 40"
Adrian Land, who received his Ph.D. in microbiology in 2011, was honored for his scientific career accomplishments and community leadership.
Biologist publishes research on DNA replication-transcription conflicts
Professor Emerita Pat Foster is the first author on an article in the American Society for Microbiology's journal mBio.
ASM recognizes microbiologist with prestigious award
The American Society for Microbiology has recognized Ankur Dalia with its Award for Early Career Basic Research for his outstanding contributions to microbial sciences.
Researchers identify how polarized cell growth is regulated
Members of Soni Lacefield's lab discover how the GTPase called Cdc42 is inactivated during mitosis.
Wang lab on the cover of Nature Structural & Molecular Biology
The Wang lab paper, "DNA-loop extruding SMC complexes can traverse one another in vivo," has been featured on the cover of the August 2021 issue of NSMB journal.
Microbial study reveals extended lifespan of starved bacteria
Professor Jay Lennon and colleagues estimated that energy-limited bacteria can have lifespans that rival, and in some cases exceed, those of plants and animals.
Prenatal exposure to THC, CBD affects offspring's responsiveness to Prozac
The new study is one of the first to see the potential negative impact of CBD on the developing brain and later behaviors.
Scientist awarded $2.2 million to study why cancer cells are addicted to sugar
Jason Tennessen has been awarded a five-year extension of his NIH MIRA to continue research that uses fruit flies as a model to understand why human cancer cells consume large amounts of sugar and to ultimately develop new cancer therapies.
Researchers identify microbe that protects bees from fungal infections
Newton lab finds addition of Bombella apis to hives could protect bees from fungal pathogens, helping maintain bee populations and, thus, protecting the food supply.
Kumar lab on the cover of Development
An image of immunostaining of an early third larval Drosophila eye-antennal disc from the Kumar lab's paper was chosen for the cover of the journal Development.
Foundation funds research that could make campus safer for birds
The Brabson Library and Educational Foundation has awarded a grant to IU researchers measuring the impact of campus buildings on bird populations.
ERI study: Artificial light at night changes seasonal responses in birds
A new study by Indiana University researchers found that birds exposed to artificial light at night begin and end their reproductive cycle earlier in the season.
Undergraduate receives prestigious national award
Undergraduate Eduardo Duro has been named a Goldwater Scholar for the 2021-22 academic year.
Biology students receive prestigious graduate research fellowships
IU Biology students Abigail McClain, Joshua A. Jones, and Emma Boehm were selected by the National Science Foundation to receive awards through its Graduate Research Fellowship Program.
Biologist featured in research journal
Assistant Professor Lesley Weaver discusses becoming a researcher and her views on science in journal Current Biology's Q & A.
Biologist honored for contributions to the understanding of microbial community ecology and evolution
Jay Lennon has been elected as a Fellow of the Ecological Society of America.
Indiana University researchers find that a single day of competition in the wild is encoded in the brain
Results of the study, published in PNAS, demonstrate potential for a single day of competition to have lasting effects that may prime individuals for success in future social instability.
Could rotavirus genome be key to COVID-19 vaccine for kids? IU researchers say yes.
John Patton and members of his lab are reverse-engineering the rotavirus genome to explore a combined rotavirus-COVID-19 vaccine.
$23.3M grant awarded to international chemical safety project involving IU researchers
A project involving IU researchers—including IU Biology's Jason Tennessen and Thom Kaufman—was awarded $23.3 million from the European Commission to shape chemical safety regulation.
NIH awards IU biologist $1.66 million to study chromosome biology
Assistant Professor Xindan Wang will receive $1.66 million from the National Institutes of Health's Research Project Grant Program (R01) to study chromosome organization and segregation.
IU Herbarium launches project to photo-document Indiana’s flora
Citizen scientists will help fill photo record gaps for 1400 Indiana plants.
IU Biology alums named inspiring Black scientists
Seven IU Biology alums have been included in Cell Mentor's list of "1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America."
IU Biology alumnus awarded prestigious research funding
Gabriel Muhire Gihana—who earned his Ph.D. in genome, cell, and developmental biology in 2019—has been named a Damon Runyon Fellow.
Guest speaker explains the war on science—and what can be done to end the war
Watch a recording of Shawn Otto's presentation: "War on science: Why millions of Americans have stopped believing in facts and what it means for democracy."
Hahn and Winkler honored with IU's highest academic title
Professors Matt Hahn and Malcolm Winkler have been appointed as distinguished professors by Indiana University trustees.
Biology instructor develops innovative lessons for now and post-pandemic
Dr. Sapna Mehta met the teaching challenges presented by the pandemic with creativity to improve learning modalities for her students.
Work from Steve Bell’s lab featured on the front cover of Molecular Cell
The cover image of the journal Molecular Cell was selected from a research article by Steve Bell's lab.
Common songbird provides clues to why some individuals live longer than others
Researchers analyzing data from decades-long junco study have found that testosterone may reduce lifespan by increasing telomere loss.
A universal influenza vaccine may be one step closer, bringing long-lasting protection against flu
You need a new shot every year because current flu vaccines provide limited and temporary protection. But researchers' new strategy could change that.
Scientists look to soils to learn how forests affect air quality and climate change
IU scientists dig deeper to learn how and why tree species impact air quality and climate.
Historic data hint at a worldwide decline of wild bee biodiversity
An analysis of a global dataset of collected and observed bees shows that fewer species are being found in most recent decades.
Hahn recognized for efforts in establishing COVID-19 testing lab
Professor Matthew Hahn has been awarded the IU Bicentennial Medal for his distinguished service to the university.
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