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Research in the School of Biological Sciences

The School of Biological Sciences contains a wide variety of research labs that span biology - from ecology, evolution, and conservation biology, to genomics, molecular biology, and neurobiology. In 2018, we transitioned to a School to reflect our diverse research topics and teaching mission, while carrying on the rich legacy of a truly broad biology department. We also collaborate extensively with colleagues in other departments on campus and around the world.

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Behavior & Neurobiology

Behavior of animals and its neurological basis

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Biochemistry & Structural Biology

Molecular underpinnings of the biological world

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Cell Biology

Structure and function of the fundamental unit of life

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Coevolutionary Biology

Evolutionary consequences of interactions between species

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Developmental Biology

Growth from a single cell to a complex multicellular organism

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Ecology & Conservation Biology

Determinants of the distribution and abundance of organisms

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Ecosystem Science

Influence of biotic and abiotic factors on organisms

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Evolution & Biodiversity

Mechanisms governing phenotypic variation and diversity of organisms

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Genetics & Genomics

Mechanisms and outcomes of inheritance

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Microbial Biology

Diversity of microbes and interactions with their environment

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Physiology & Functional Morphology

Relationship between structure, function and physiology of organisms

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Plant Biology

Determinants of plant diversity, form and function