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Department of Biological Sciences

2018 News Archive

The lab of Dr. Davis published an article in Endocrinology

Learn more about the mechanisms that lead to hypopituitarism.

The lab of Dr. Fu published an article in Molecular Plant

Learn more about the strategies deployed by plant pathogens to disrupt plant defenses.

A.C. Moore Herbarium contributes to global biodiversity data set: A 'First' for South Carolina

The A.C. Moore Herbarium (USCH) is the first collection from South Carolina to become part of a global network.

A Festschrift in Honor of Dr. Meredith Blackwell

Meredith Blackwell has played - and continues to play - a leadership role in transforming mycology into a modern science.

Helping the dogs of Chernobyl

Professor Mousseau and students study the effects of radiation on strays in Ukraine.

Pat DeCoursey receives a prestigious research award from the SRBR

Pat DeCoursey received the first "SRBR Board of Directors Distinguished Achievement Award in the Category of Research"

Dr. Priyanka Patel awarded grant from the Wings for Life Foundation

Dr. Patel recevied an award from the Wings for Life International Spinal Cord Research Foundation for her project on nerve regeneration

Dr. Pabitra Sahoo awarded a grant from S.C. Spinal Cord Injury Research Fund

Dr. Sahoo received funding for improving nerve regeneration

The lab of Dr. Speiser published on spatial vision in Chiton

Chitons with eyespots engage in behaviors consistent with spatial vision.

Festschrift Symposium for Dr. Ward Watt

Distinguished scientists held a Festschrift symposium in the honor of Dr. Ward at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory.

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