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BIOLOGY IN THE NEWS |
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Scientists Begin Genomic Encyclopedia of Microbes |
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Earth is estimated to have about 150 million species of microbes in, on, around and under its surface. The genomes of only about 2,000 have been and are being decoded. A vast unknown realm awaits investigation.
To cast light on this invisible and largely unknown world, the U.S. Department of Energy's Joint Genome Institute has initiated a "genomic encyclopedia" to begin piecing together the tree of life within this vast terrain.
In the Dec. 24 issue of the journal Nature, scientists with the multi-institutional government-led institute, including University of Virginia biologist Martin Wu, published an analysis of the first 56 microbes sequenced thus far in the fledgling genomic encyclopedia. read more>> |
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Martin Wu, Assistant Professor of Biology |
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The Biology Department releases its new
webpage for the Genome Sequencing Core. Visit the "Facilties" page on our navigation bar, or click here>> to visit the site directly. |
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Otto Friesen, and his son and co-author, Jonathan A. Friesen, recently published "Neurodynamix Ii: Concepts of Neurophysiology Illustrated By Computer Simulations." This book, together with its associated computer simulation lessons, teaches students about neurophysiological concepts. The online software expands student knowledge through modeling experiments to deepen students' understanding of basic neurophysiological techniques. For more book information, click here>> |
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Quinn McFrederick, a Biology graduate student, was given the Award for Excellence in Scholarship in the Sciences and Engineering for 2009-2010. This award recognizes excellence in original scholarship by Ph.D. students at the University. Quinn
was also selected for the Biology Department's Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award this year.
Double kudos to Quinn. |
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Jay Hirsh and his colleagues' recent research has been published in the latest issue of Current Biology. To read more about the "Role of Dopamine in Circadian Rhythmicity and Extreme Light Sensitivity of Circadian Entrainment," click here>> |
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Sarah Kucenas, a newly hired Assistant Professor at U.Va. and her colleagues at Vanderbilt release a study on the contributions of 'Helper' Cells and their implications for Multiple Sclerosis and other Nerve Disorders, click here>> |
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UPCOMING EVENTS__________________________________________________ |
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Fri, Feb 12: |
Seminar: "Circadian Regulation of Cellular Homeostasis" Carla Finkielstein, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Host: Herman Wijnen) Refreshments served at 11:45am |
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Fri, Feb 19: |
GRADUATE STUDENT RECRUITMENT WEEKEND! |
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