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The Davis lab published a new study in Human Molecular Genetics

Learn more about Robinow Syndrome, a disorder characterized by short stature, skeletal dysplasia, and occasionally cleft palate.

Undergraduate student Christian Geils and Dr. Katie Kathrein published a new review article in the Journal of Gene Medicine

Discover how cytokine immunotherapy is used to fight against solid tumor

Graduate student Tricia Simon and Dr. Rekha Patel published a new review article in the journal Dystonia

Learn more about the movement disorder Dystonia-PRKRA

The Kathrein lab published a new study in PLOS One

Learn more about the regulation of hematopoietic stem cells

Ian Sisto and Dr. Bert Ely published a new study in the journal Viruses

Discover how some bacteria protect themselves from bacteriophage infections

Dr. Alissa Armstrong awarded a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation

Funding will support studies on inter-organ communication and coordination of physiological responses in tissues

Drs. Trenton Agrelius and Jeff Dudycha published a review article in Heredity

Learn more about maternal effects induced by resource and predation environments

The Ely lab published a new study in the journal Bacteria

Discover the Dolichocephalovirinae, a family of giant bacteriophages

Drs. Jim Morris and Gary Whiting published a new study in the journal Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Research

Learn more about carbon sequestration in marshes

From Shakespeare to Startups: New classes incorporate AI in the Arts and Sciences

The University of South Carolina's College of Arts and Sciences is integrating AI into its curriculum across disciplines, with courses that explore AI's applications, ethics, and impact. English, philosophy, design, and psychology professors are leading classes that help students critically engage with AI--from analyzing Shakespeare to navigating ethical questions. Supported by the McCausland Innovation Fund and the Provost's AI Teaching Fellowship, these courses prepare students to use AI thoughtfully in their fields.

The Waldman lab published a new study in Plos One

Learn more about Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome, a rare genetic condition leading to accelerated aging

The Patel and Davis labs published a new study in Disease Models & Mechanisms

Learn about the brain defects discovered in mice suffering from dystonia

Dr. Marj Pena awarded an R21 grant from the NIH

Funding will support research to to determine if exposure to antibiotics can increase the risk for developing early onset colorectal cancer

Tannaz Mohammadi and Dr. Bert Ely published a new study in the journal Microorganisms

Discover new bacterial strains isolated from soil and plant roots at USC

Nayan Mallick and Dr. Josh Stone published a new study in the Journal of Plankton Research

Learn more about the impact temperature has on copepod community

Summer internship paves way for biology major’s healthcare dreams

During the summer months, many students find time to explore their interests, from traveling and resting to summer classes and internships. For Shyam Ganesh Babu, this summer brought him the chance to get ahead on his career goals.

SEOE professor selected to lead Society for the Study of Evolution

Professor Carol Boggs, a renowned biologist and USC professor, has been elected president of the Society for the Study of Evolution, a leading professional society in evolutionary biology.

Drs. Shannon Pipes, Rick Lovell and Katie Kathrein published a new study in Microbiology Open

Discover the human pathogen Vibrio vulnificus

Dr. Tad Dallas receives another grant from the NSF

Funding will support research on one of the largest host-parasite databases in existence

Cleber Ten Caten receives the Cindy and Dan Carson Best Graduate Student Paper of the Year Award

Discover how species distribution models are used to answer macroecological and biogeographic questions.

Dr. Tad Dallas receives a grant from the NSF

Funding will support research on fluctuating populations

The Kathrein lab published a new study in iScience

Discover a novel mechanism that controls the activation state of hematopoietic stem cells

The Hilbish lab published a new study in Molecular Ecology

Learn more about gene plasticity in hybrids

Drs. David Wethey and Sarah Woodin published a new study in Remote Sensing

Learn more about high spatial resolution sea surface temperature retrievals

The Hilbish lab published a new study in Ecology and Evolution

Discover how hybrid zones can persist for indefinite periods

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