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Michael Lynch honored with top award in genetics

The prestigious Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal honors the lifetime achievements of exceptional researchers in the field of genetics. Michael Lynch, director of the Biodesign Center for Mechanisms of Evolution has just received the prize.

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Chemical hazards in the environment may be linked to ALS disease

A new study examines data of human exposure to a range of chemicals, some of which may be implicated as contributors to the deadly neurodegenerative disease ALS.

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Michael J. Fox Foundation supports bold new research at Biodesign

Three new projects, garnering $5.2 million in new support from the Michael J. Fox Foundation, will help advance groundbreaking treatments for Parkinson's disease

Neurodegenerative disease

ASU’s Biodesign Institute and Banner Health open summer opportunities for neuroscience scholars

If understanding the inner workings of the brain is on your mind, now is the time to explore the Banner-ASU Neuroscience Scholars program.

Neuroscience

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10/14/21

Garbage into gold: circular economy research makes plastic more sustainable

10/14/21

New theories and materials aid the transition to clean energy

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Improvements in microscopy home in on biology’s elusive details

10/08/21

ASU hits milestone of 1 millionth COVID-19 test

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Teamwork, innovation led to game-changing saliva tests at ASU

9/23/21

ASU researcher chosen to be a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator

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