ISU lab aims to repair severed nerves, foster undergraduate research
Donald Sakaguchi, professor in the Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology, leads a research team that could help traumatic brain injury patients.
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Researchers test nanocarriers to deliver drugs to the brain
Donald Sakaguchi, Morrill Professor of genetics, development and cell biology, is part of this NSF-funded research team.
ISU scientists receive federal grant to advance research on blood stem cells
A $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will support this research for five years.
Sakaguchi named new director of undergraduate programs for biology and genetics programs
Neuroscientist applies a legacy of mentorship, research and commitment to student success.
Researchers use crowdsourcing to speed up data analysis in corn plants
An interdisciplinary research team at Iowa State University turned to crowdsourcing to help them design a machine-learning algorithm that could speed up the process of breeding new crop varieties with desirable traits.
Innovations in courses provide savings to students
Teams led by Bing Yang and Karri Haen Whitmer help reduce cost of materials and streamline content.
Yanhai Yin named chair of genetics, development and cell biology department
Yanhai Yin was named chair of the Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology effective July 1, 2018.
Plant scientists use big data to map stress responses in corn
A new study shows how cells transition from adaptation to death when faced with persistent stress and could help plant breeders develop stress-resistant crop varieties.
Physical and Life Sciences Research Roundup
Check out a few highlights of related faculty research in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences!