Department of Biology

There are no lazy days of summer at the University of Rochester. Check out how we kept busy during July and August.

By probing yeast proteins, researchers show how other organisms may adapt to rising global temperatures.

The alumnus-turned-faculty member reflects on how his undergraduate years set the stage for his life’s work. 

The NIH-funded center will allow researchers to explore why some species live longer—and what that could mean for human health.

Rochester scientists discover that long-lived bats resist cancer thanks to strong immune systems and protective genes—findings that could offer new insights into human aging and disease prevention.

Four Rochester undergraduate students earned prestigious Goldwater Scholarships for science achievement and research promise in STEM fields.

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.