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2019

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Two MU biologists help to illuminate evolution of the world’s green plants
David Braun
David Braun celebrated for research contributions
Abiskar Gyawali, lead author of the report, measuring plant height.
Ph.D. student Abiskar Gyawali develops new method to spot genes that control plant traits
Chris Pires Named Curators’ Distinguished Professor
Chris Pires Named Curators’ Distinguished Professor
Dr. Lauren Sullivan, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, is senior author on the new study.
Grassland biodiversity is blowing in the wind
Rex Cocroft was recognized for his seminal research on insects that communicate through substrate vibration rather than sound.
Rex Cocroft honored with Animal Behavior Society’s Quest Award
Patricka Williams-Simon
Why some flies learn, remember better than others
New study revises origins of the humble rutabaga
New study revises origins of the humble rutabaga
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Two biology undergraduates receive Award for Academic Distinction
Senior biological sciences major Joshua Jones discovered his passion for research while working in the lab of Dr. Manuel Leal.
Joshua Jones finds his passion for research
David Schulz examines neurons under a microscope David Schulz, a professor of biological sciences in the MU College of Arts and Science, and a team of scientists at the University of Missouri have discovered that a neuron’s own electrical signal, or voltage, can indicate whether the neuron is functioning normally. If that voltage is absent, scientists say everything is “out of whack.”
Fooling nerve cells into acting normal
Professor David Schulz (center) with his student Abigail Beckerdite (right) and Ann Covington (left), the award’s namesake.
David Schulz lauded as caring mentor
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Celebrating excellence
Jim Spain, Vice Provost of Undergraduate Studies, congratulates Paula McSteen for receiving the Research Mentor of the Year Award
Paula McSteen celebrated for mentoring excellence
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Mizzou Biology graduate students celebrated for research, teaching
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Biologists take home poster awards during this year’s Life Sciences Week
The report concludes that the Red wolf, Canis rufus (pictured) is a distinct species, and the Mexican gray wolf is a valid subspecies.
Professor Lori Eggert co-authors National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report on taxonomic status of wolves
Congratulations to Mizzou Biology major Erin Hediger, who received one of MU’s Unsung Heroes Award.
Ready, set, action: Erin Hediger demonstrates the power of making a difference
Proceedings from Stadler Genetics Symposia Digitized
Proceedings from Stadler Genetics Symposia Digitized
Drawing of the lamprey, Petromyzon marinus (Courtesy of FishBase.)
MU neurobiologists annotate critical neuronal proteins in lamprey genome
Johannes Schul
Professor Schul honored for innovative teaching
Paula McSteen
Gene Essential for Corn Ears
Anantha Gopalaratnam
Gopalaratnam celebrated for administrative excellence
Barbara McClintock Prize 2020
Birchler to Receive 2020 McClintock Prize
George Smith receiving his Nobel Prize
Nobel laureate chooses to donate prize money as Giving Day launches
maize chromosomes
New tool to visualize whole chromosomes in plants
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Barometer leaf trait varies more than expected
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2019 Faculty Fellows
Troy Zars
Division mourns death, remembers life of Troy D. Zars

2018

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Johannes Schul named AAAS Fellow
George Smith
George P. Smith wins 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
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Rex Cocroft honored for lifetime achievements
Abe Eisenstark
Abraham “Abe” Eisenstark, respected faculty member and distinguished microbiologist, remembered
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BPA exposure in U.S.-approved levels may alter insulin response in non-diabetic adults
Wanda holding plaque
Figueroa-Cuilan celebrated for research excellence, advocacy
Slotkin
Keith Slotkin joins Mizzou Biology faculty
Patricka Williams-Simon
Patricka Williams-Simon awarded prestigious HHMI Gilliam Fellowship
Amanda Durbak
Durbak recognized for teaching excellence
Tom Phillips
Phillips honored for service to campus
Libby King
King celebrated for research excellence
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Johannes Schul co-PI on HHMI grant to boost diversity in the natural sciences