Cellular, molecular and organismal biology

We use a powerful combination of genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry and cell biology to answer questions about life and the biology of diverse organisms.

Students in a computer lab.

Computational biology mixes tools from computer science with questions at the frontiers of understanding in biology.

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Petrie dish

We study microbial ecology, aquatic microbiology, geomicrobiology, and the interactions of microbes, animals and plants.

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Virus

We study the microorganisms that cause sickness in humans, plants and animals, including bacterial, viral and protozoan pathogens.

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Brain scans

Our multidisciplinary research considers the structure and function of the nervous system and how it alters with neurological health conditions.

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Pureed carrot

Our research focuses on understanding how diet and metabolic processes contribute to human health and the development of metabolic disorders.

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Plant researcher

Our research has a focus on the mechanisms determining plant traits with agricultural, environmental, nutritional and health benefits.

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Structure of a molecule

Our research studies the three-dimensional structure of biological macromolecules such as proteins and nucleic acids, at atomic resolution.

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Biological Science students

Search for masters and doctoral supervisors and research projects that you can join.

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