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Microbiology

Microbiologist discovers new weapon against food poisoning

OSU Microbiologist discovers that Chitosan, a natural carbohydrate derived from crustacean shells, shows potential as an antidote against a food poisoning bacterium.

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Students

Microbiology research that wows

The Microbiology Student Association Research Symposium will be held on April 8, 2017, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Events

Seeing the unseen: Where science and art converge

"Microbiomes: To See the Unseen" is a groundbreaking exhibit that brings art into one of the hottest areas of scientific research: the microbiome.

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Microbiology

Microbiologists develop powerful weapon against drug-resistant bacteria

Microbiology researchers develop a molecule that neutralizes antibiotic-resistant germs ability to destroy the antibiotic, which is garnering worldwide attention and media coverage.

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Graduate students

Four Ph.D. students awarded ARCS Foundation scholarships

Four doctoral students in the College of Science are among the 27 scientists and engineers selected as 2016 ARCS Foundation Scholars by the Portland chapter.

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Biomedical Science

Microbiologist pierces riddle of why clouds form

Clouds that form at sea are key to regulating atmospheric temperatures, and scientists now understand more of the chemistry involved.

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Microbiology

Microbiologist represents OSU at White House announcement of national microbiome initiative

Leading microbiome researcher Thomas Sharpton participated in the White House's announcement of a Transdisciplinary Initiative for Microbiome Research.

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Biomedical Science

The Web of Biohealth Science

Biohealth science is a new name for one of the oldest disciplines, which encompasses human biology, microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology.

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Graduate students

NSF Graduate Fellow Goes to Nepal

Microbiology doctoral student Stephanie Rosales will spend two months in Nepal on an NSF Graduate Research Internship Program (GRIP).

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Biomedical Science

Discover: Research Highlights

New insect species, breakthrough in ALS research, big ideas in ocean protection and more...

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Biochemistry & Biophysics

Discover: Research Highlights

The College of Science has an extensive research portfolio that is globally recognized, providing our students enriching and life-changing experiences.