Lucas Schoeppner, Lauren Byrnes, and Hollis Thomann have earned the prestigious scholarships and will travel to study, conduct research, and teach in Germany.
Nanopores promise cost savings in gene sequencing
By applying nanopores to established next-generation gene-sequencing technologies, professor Meni Wanunu could help bring the price of a single genome to $100.
3Qs: New clues to unlocking the genome
Veronica Godoy-Carter, an assistant professor of biology, explains how recently published research on the human genome may change the face of genetics.
3Qs: ‘West Memphis Three’ set free
Professor Jack Levin examines the unusual nature of a murder case in which three young men served nearly 20 years in prison for a crime that new DNA analysis suggests they did not commit
Snail travels unknown evolutionary path
A biology graduate student collaborates on a DNA study of a marine periwinkle that offers new insight into how some species evolve.
Jellyfish ‘fingerprints’
Northeastern researcher collaborates on digital classification of jellyfish species; part of her larger interest in genetic and evolutionary differences