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Peaslee named a fellow of the American Chemical Society

Graham Peaslee, professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Notre Dame, has been selected as a Fellow...

August 09, 2019
Fortified salt delivered through a social enterprise proves cost effective for warding off tropical disease, study finds

A University of Notre Dame study has shown that a novel social enterprise program to fortify and deliver salt via...

August 07, 2019
Crass selected for NASA/NSA exoplanet working group

Jonathan Crass, research assistant professor in the Department of Physics, has been selected to serve as a member of a...

August 05, 2019
Zhang group identifies gene that may make triple-negative breast cancer cells vulnerable to existing drug

A new study by Notre Dame researcher Siyuan Zhang and collaborators shows that an existing, FDA-approved drug that treats other types...

July 23, 2019
Notre Dame physicist launches operations of cyclotron in Armenia

Notre Dame physicist Ani Aprahamian holds deep feelings for Armenia. Her grandparents were survivors of the Armenian genocide, and her...

July 19, 2019
Clark named guest editor for protein publication

University of Notre Dame biophysicist Patricia Clark was the guest editor for a special July edition of the journal Protein...

July 19, 2019
Study deciphers packaging of tumor ‘cargo,’ leading to better understanding of how cancers spread

Researchers at the University of Notre Dame have outlined the delivery mechanism tumor cells use to move nucleic acids into...

July 12, 2019
In memoriam: Robert A. Schulz, Notre Dame Professor of Biological Sciences

Robert A. Schulz, Notre Dame Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Notre Dame, died Saturday (July 6). He...

July 11, 2019
If there are large planets circling other stars, Chilcote aims to find them

Astrophysicist Jeffrey Chilcote built an astronomical observatory on the campus of his high school with three other seniors in 2004,...

June 25, 2019
Can we feed 11 billion people while preventing the spread of infectious disease?

Within the next 80 years, global food demand is expected to increase sharply to meet the needs of a projected...

June 12, 2019
China's 2014 unprecedented dengue outbreak caused by a "perfect storm" of factors, study shows

A major outbreak of dengue fever in southern China in 2014 may have been caused by more than just high...

June 06, 2019
Melander lab specializes in exploring ways to prevent antibiotic resistance

Christian Melander, the George & Winifred Clark Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, believes there may not be...

June 04, 2019
Science students honored at senior awards luncheon

Nearly 50 seniors were honored on Friday, May 17, 2019, at the annual Dean’s Awards luncheon held in the Jordan...

May 24, 2019
Neuroscience and Behavior student work benefits several area organizations

The work Notre Dame neuroscience and behavior studentsdo in the community benefits both them and the organizations they serve, inspiring...

May 16, 2019
2019 valedictorian describes passion for science

Not only was Sofia Carozza, class of 2019 valedictorian and neuroscience and behavior major, unsure what her major would be...

May 16, 2019
Physics researchers study reasons for biomolecule fragmentation from radiation

Sylwia Ptasinska, associate professor of physics, published research in Physical Review Letters that begins to explain how low-energy electrons cause...

May 14, 2019
Bioanalytical chemist researches early testing options for ovarian cancer

Rebecca Whelan, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, is excited to be a new faculty member at Notre Dame, where...

April 03, 2019
Biologist's indoor-outdoor laboratory will further research into intersection of wildlife and human health

Finding solutions for worldwide shortages propels new University of Notre Dame biology professor Jason Rohr to find unique ways to...

March 29, 2019
Mobashery lands 2019 Kaiser Award from The Protein Society

Shahriar Mobashery, the Navari Family Professor in Life Sciences in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, has been awarded the...

March 26, 2019
Research demonstrates how immunotherapy may be effective for fighting TB

New research from the University of Notre Dame suggests that structures released by the infected cells may be used in...

March 15, 2019
Causality Principle: Notre Dame-led program brings hands-on physics to high schoolers

A group of physicists, teachers, high school students and parents, fresh from a day at physics boot camp, huddled around...

February 28, 2019
Researchers determine how nerve fibers enter spinal cord during early development

New research from Notre Dame could lead to regenerative therapies for people with injuries to their brachial plexus, a group...

February 27, 2019
Notre Dame researcher honored for outstanding work in aquatic sciences

Jennifer Tank, the Galla Professor of Biological Sciences, has been honored with the 2019 Ruth Patrick Award from the Association...

February 26, 2019
Data Science master’s students gain valuable experience during immersion weekend

Forty-five students in the Master of Science in Data Science program toured AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, and...

February 12, 2019
Participation in COSE-JAM event increases significantly over inaugural year

More than 80 graduate students and postdoctoral researchers gave either podium or poster presentations during the 2018 Colleges of Science...

January 14, 2019
The Naturalist

Chemistry was a fine preoccupation for the Holy Cross priest whose research yielded numerous explosions and the smelly, oily marrow...

January 10, 2019
Professors Tank, Peaslee granted Media Legends Awards

Professor Jennifer Tank, in the Department of Biological Sciences, and Professor Graham Peaslee, in the Department of Physics, were both...

December 17, 2018
Physics Professor Toroczkai develops mathematical solver for analog computers

Toroczkai and collaborators have been working toward developing a novel mathematical approach that will help advance computation beyond the digital...

December 12, 2018
Second annual COSE-JAM to be held December 7

COSE-JAM highlights the achievements of graduate students and postdoctoral trainees. The event helps them foster interdisciplinary research and interactions, develop...

December 04, 2018
Notre Dame astrophysicist to appear on Science Channel program Nov. 19

Justin R. Crepp, associate professor of physics, will appear in an episode of “Space’s Deepest Secrets” on Monday (Nov. 19). The...

November 16, 2018