Research from the Wei and Simcox Labs investigates regulation of a metabolite linked to metabolic diseases.
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With Badger Challenge Award, Raman Lab Explores Peptide Treatments for Fighting Cancer
Inspired by new advances in peptide-delivered medications, the Raman Lab is exploring peptides’ potential to disrupt certain cancers.
Mapping Folate Distribution in Mice Reveals Insights into Gut Microbiota
A recent study from the Chaudhari Lab explores the relationship between gut-dwelling bacteria and folate (vitamin B9).
Biochemistry Department, Campus Recognize 53 Students with Scholarships, Fellowships, and Support in Spring 2026
The annual reception celebrated outstanding undergraduate and graduate biochemistry students.
Can We Grow Food in Extraterrestrial Soil?
The Gisriel Lab is exploring whether lunar and Martian soils can support cyanobacteria that are used as food and fuel additives.
Emeritus Professor John Ralph is Elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Members are recognized for their distinguished achievements in original research. Ralph is internationally recognized for his work on lignin.
Sourav Agrawal of the Lim Lab is Awarded Distinguished Graduate Fellowship
Agrawal is one of two CALS students awarded the 2026 Louis and Elsa Thomsen Wisconsin Distinguished Graduate Fellowship.
2026 Graduate Research Fellowship Program Awardees Announced
Tyler Ramos, a graduate student in the LaFoya Lab, was among this year’s recipients.
Undergrad Profile: Elliott Weix
Undergraduate Elliott Weix is a researcher in the Coyle Lab, where he studies how to build living systems that help us understand how cells work.
Rohith Rajasekaran Receives Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Award
The prestigious award recognizes outstanding research achievement during graduate studies in the biological sciences.