The Biology Department values studying abroad as a complement to a liberal arts education and a compelling option for fulfilling the COLL 300 requirement. Students who choose to study abroad gain ...

Biology majors are encouraged to take advantage of the many study abroad programs offered around the world. Experiencing a new culture and ecosystem augments your Bates education by enhancing your ...

When Beth Krizek went to college, she asserted her independence by deciding not to follow in her parents’ footsteps. “My dad was a plant physiologist,” she said. “I swore away from plants. I was never ...

Human biology is the study of all aspects of the human organism including evolution, genetics, ecology, anatomy and physiology, development, anthropology, and nutrition, among others. A deep ...

Imagine using your cellphone to control the activity of your own cells to treat injuries and disease. It sounds like something from the imagination of an overly optimistic science fiction writer. But ...

Turning the pandemic into potential, hundreds of biologists worldwide—including two researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University—joined forces to answer a troubling question: If two biologists ...

A course syllabus serves as a road map for navigating the upcoming term and content that will be covered, but researchers believe it could support students’ self-directed learning as well. A November ...

Cancer is a dynamic process, but many established research approaches capture only part of the biological picture. Imaging, genomics, and limited circulating biomarkers each provide valuable ...