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December 18, 2023
Michigan State University researchers Piotr Piecuch and Guowei Wei were formally honored as MSU Research Foundation Professors at an investiture ceremony held on Nov. 14. Piecuch and his team develop quantum-mechanical theories and computational tools that enable them and researchers worldwide to probe a wide range of questions in chemistry and atomic, molecular and nuclear physics. Wei’s group combines expertise in artificial intelligence with mathematical tools from topology and algebra to develop innovative approaches to solving medical issues, such as drug discovery and predicting viral mutations.
December 13, 2023
WKAR's Megan Schellong spoke with Tom Sharkey, a professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at Michigan State University, to discuss his research findings on how plants store food for their future when they sense there's less daylight available.
December 7, 2023
For a small field like computational biology, joining an international workshop is a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn from, collaborate with and talk to professionals and students from around the world. This is how Duncan Boren of the Vermaas Lab felt when he learned about the CompBioAsia program.
November 30, 2023
BMB celebrates its many 2023 NatSci and undergraduate award winners.
November 9, 2023
Renowned Michigan State University cancer researcher Olorunseun “Seun” Ogunwobi has been selected to serve as a Jefferson Science Fellow by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.He’s also been elected as a fellow of the Academy of Medicine Specialties of Nigeria. In these roles, he will provide academic and professional leadership that influences and informs policy and enhances human health and welfare.
October 23, 2023
Get to know Assistant Professor Melanie Balbach who joined MSU in August 2023. The Balbach Lab will explore key biochemical questions related to reproductive physiology and sperm metabolism--research with breakthrough applications for our understanding infertility and potential male contraceptives.
October 19, 2023
Michigan State University professors Ben Orlando and Bjoern Hamberger were honored as James K. Billman Jr., M.D. Endowed Professors at an investiture ceremony held Oct. 28. The Billman Professorships were established by MSU alumnus Dr. James Billman to support exceptional researchers in the College of Natural Science’s Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Professor Hamberger is a leading expert on plant-derived bioactive diterpenoids, while Professor Orlando utilizes cryoEM to examine the structure, dynamics, and function of membrane protein complexes.
October 18, 2023
The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Club traveled to East Lansing’s Donley elementary school to participate in their science night. Undergradates led hands-on experiments exploring pH levels in household liquids and plant coloration.
October 5, 2023
Michigan State University plant biochemist Tom Sharkey and his team discovered that, on a warming planet, plants such as oaks and poplars will emit more of a compound that exacerbates poor air quality, contributing to problematic particulate matter and low-atmosphere ozone. The rub is that the same compound, called isoprene, can also improve the quality of clean air while making plants more resistant to stressors including insects and high temperatures. The findings were recently published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
September 21, 2023
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