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Tailocins: The next generation of antibiotics

Talia Backman - Ph.D. student, School of Biological Sciences, shares a micrograph of tailocins. From...

Access Scholar-Ella Bleak

November 18, 2024 Above: Ella Bleak Ella Bleak’s journey as a self-proclaimed science nerd started...

As climate warms, California wildfires are becoming more severe, killing more trees

California’s Caldor Fire burned more than 220,000 acres in the Sierra Nevada in 2021, destroying...

Christmas trees and climate change

Small choices can make a big impact this holiday season, starting with your Christmas tree!...

Biology Student Stories: Mia Sheneman

Finding Success as a Transfer Student: Support Systems and Determination “I am a transfer student...

SACNAS STEM

University of Utah SACNAS cohort in Puerto Rico. Left to Right: Benning Lozada, Palepoi Gilmore, Parker Guzman,...

New Faculty - Avila-Lovera

September 25, 2024 Above: Eleinis Ávila-Lovera Like all living things, plants have to respond and adapt to...

How Harmful is Great Salt Lake Dust

September 17, 2024 As Utah’s Great Salt Lake shrinks, exposing more of its playa, concerns...

Scientists Awarded 1U4U Seed Grants

Above: Microbiolites at Bridger Bay on the northwest corner of Antelope Island. Credit: Utah Geological...

Biology and innovation, preparing for biotech and life science careers

“Innovation in biotechnology is touching on every aspect of our lives, from climate change and...

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