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November 4, 2019 | 03:09 pm

Science meets art

Artist Allison Newsome recently approached Anne S. Meyer, an associate professor of biology, about incorporating Meyer’s sustainable, artificial nacre materials into a new art piece. The artificial nacre produced in her lab mimics natural nacre, also known as mother-of-pearl.

topics: Anne S. Meyer, Department of Biology, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
July 10, 2019 | 11:12 am

Will your future computer be made using bacteria?

Graphene is a revolutionary nanomaterial, the discovery of which led to a Nobel Prize. By mixing graphite with bacteria, Rochester scientists are making graphene easier and more environmentally friendly to produce, paving the way for future products and applications.

topics: Anne S. Meyer, Department of Biology, featured-post-side, Materials Science Program, nanotechnology, research finding, URnano,
Science & Technology
April 18, 2019 | 12:59 pm

Researchers create artificial mother-of-pearl using bacteria

Nacre, also known as mother-of-pearl, is an exceptionally tough natural material found in shells and pearls. Rochester biologists have developed an innovative method for creating nacre in the lab—and maybe on the moon.

topics: Anne S. Meyer, Department of Biology, Materials Science Program, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Science & Technology
August 16, 2018 | 12:37 pm

Researchers target protein that protects bacteria’s DNA ‘recipes’

In a new study, Rochester biologists describe some of the unique characteristics of the protein that makes bacterial like E. coli so resilient. Their research may lead to more targeted antibiotics and other drug therapies.

topics: Anne S. Meyer, Department of Biology, DNA, featured-post-side, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,