Department of Biology

How the University provided the three-time graduate with much more than an education, and why she hopes to pay it forward.

New research provides an updated timeline of human-Neanderthal interactions, revealing patterns in the genetic legacy of this ancient exchange.

Researchers draw inspiration from nature to create tiny, powerful microlenses for advanced image sensors.

New research with fruit flies reveals that centromeres, which are responsible for proper cell division, can rapidly reorganize over short time scales.

Every year biologist Al Uy travels by plane, boat, and foot to remote corners of the South Pacific to answer one of evolution’s biggest mysteries: How do species originate?

The student-led team used synthetic biology to harness clean energy from bacteria while simultaneously capturing and storing carbon dioxide, taking home a gold medal in the process.

A new grant partners longevity researchers and Alzheimer’s experts at Rochester to study the gene mechanisms that contribute to long and healthy lifespans.

Fall colors and crisp temperatures are on the horizon. Here’s a look at how we spent September.

Barbers and stylists connect with us as humans, care for communities, and make us feel whole, says ClipDart founder Kyle Parker ’18.

June took the University of Rochester far afield to lush green spaces and back home again for the sounds of summer. Take a look at how we spent the month.