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Elisar Barbar in Paris, France
Biochemistry & Biophysics

High-powered nuclear magnetic resonance instrument to draw regional, national and international scientists to OSU

Elisar Barbar and her team were recently awarded $1.3 million by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and another $504,000 from M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust

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Events

Faculty excellence: Promotions and tenure 2015

The College of Science is proud to congratulate the following faculty for receiving promotions and/or tenure this spring.

Andy Karplus talking with colleague in lobby
Biochemistry & Biophysics

Biochemistry researchers collaborate on new sunscreen

Andrew Karplus and his graduate student Kelsey Kean recently discovered that certain animals are able to produce a sunblock compound naturally.

Andy Karplus looking through model of molecules
Faculty and Staff

Karplus delivers Distinguished Professor Lecture

Teaching, teamwork, "aha!" moments and peering into the world of proteins with Andy Karplus

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Data Science

Bio+Math

In the last two years, the College of Science has focused on augmenting its expertise in data and life sciences with strategic hires

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Faculty and Staff

Karplus receives top honor as OSU Distinguished Professor

Distinguished Professor is the highest designation the university gives to its faculty.

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Faculty and Staff

Three researchers elected to world’s largest scientific society

Election as a Fellow of AAAS is an honor bestowed upon members by their peers.

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Research

Discover

The College of Science has an extensive and deep research portfolio that is globally recognized.

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Biomedical Science

Lipoic acid restores and synchronizes “biological clock”

Researchers have discovered the ability of a micronutrient called lipoic acid to restore a normal circadian rhythm (“biological clock”) in aging animals.

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Events

2014 Northwest Crystallography Workshop

Workshop convenes macromolecular crystallography researchers

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Biomedical Science

A homerun for treating Lou Gehrig’s disease

Copper compound could extend lifespan of those suffering from the debilitating disease

Viviana Perez sitting in lab
Biochemistry & Biophysics

Drug action may slow aging and related diseases

The drug rapamycin appears to mimic the effects of dietary restriction in slowing the aging process