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‘Junk’ RNA segments play role in protein production, cell stress response
Scientists have discovered that some tiny segments of RNA thought to be junk instead have a functional role in suppressing production of certain messenger RNAs and appear to help cells respond to…
Asia Society Hong Kong Center hosts discussion with Ohio State Dean David Horn
The Asia Society Hong Kong Center hosted David Horn, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University, for a conversation about “Why the Liberal Arts Matter” on February 7.…
New technology lights way for accelerating coral reef restoration
Scientists have developed a novel tool designed to protect and conserve coral reefs by providing them with an abundance of feeding opportunities.
The device, dubbed…
2 Buckeyes build Ohio State in Minecraft and Legos
Zach Messina ’19 spent two years building campus with Minecraft blocks. During the social isolation days of COVID-19, time was heavy on his hands: “I just kind of needed a little project,”…
Creating good health
A personal crisis inspired renowned tech entrepreneur and biological sciences alum Matt Scantland ’01 to take control of his well-being. Now, his latest startup, AndHealth, is helping others…
Q&A faculty spotlight: Amanda Bird
Research in Amanda Bird's lab in the Department of Molecular Genetics focuses on metal ion homeostasis in eukaryotic cells. Metal ions are required for the function of approximately one third…
How cleaner water may pose risk to some Lake Erie fish species
Achieving goals to lower nutrient runoff in Lake Erie, a move designed to prevent harmful algal blooms and reduce low-oxygen conditions called dead zones, could come at the unexpected cost of…
How Do Rivers and Streams Affect Harmful Algal Blooms?
Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for sustaining life on Earth, influencing entire food webs by fueling photosynthetic organisms. However, in agricultural regions like the Western Lake Erie…
Identifying the genes that viruses ‘steal’ from ocean microbes
The microbes that cycle nutrients in the ocean don’t do the work on their own – the viruses that infect them also influence the process. It’s a vital job for the rest of the planet, enabling…