News: School of Life Sciences

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Research |

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó microbiologist Brian Hedlund among 119 to join consensus statement published in the journal Nature Microbiology.

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Campus News |

Undergraduate Francisco Valenzuela spearheaded drives that resulted in the donation of more than 7,500 pairs of socks and underwear to The Shade Tree.

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Business and Community |

The university recognizes faculty and student for their work to improve the wellbeing of Southern Nevadans.

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Campus News |

As daily life around the country came to a sudden halt in March, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó rapidly reconfigured the rhythms of its day-to-day operations and lent its considerable expertise to fighting the virus in Nevada.

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People |

The budget analyst on the reasons she and husband Robert are now 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó lifers.

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó graduate seated with decorated cap
Campus News |

An enduring 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó end-of-semester tradition is to highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

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People |

School of Life Sciences grad used fruit flies to study the nature of obesity.

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People |

In her transdisciplinary Honors College thesis project, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó senior Kendahl Servino investigates how our regard for our hands can reveal far more than we might expect.

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Business and Community |

Life sciences' Helen Wing and colleagues assisting Southern Nevada Health District with viral transport medium; other faculty in College of Sciences contribute protective equipment.

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Research |

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó microbiologist Brian Hedlund on the science of germs, where they like to lurk, and how to effectively get rid of them.

Representatives from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians wrap 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó Marta Meana in a blanket as part of the tribe's gift announcement to the university.
Campus News |

A collection of news stories from February highlighting the people and research of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó.

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Research |

New 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄܿƴó study shows promise for role of a high-carb, low-protein, and low-fat diet in fighting off C. diff infections.