Biology Department
Biologists from Indiana University and Montana State University have discovered a striking connection between viruses such as HIV and Ebola and viruses that infect organisms called archaea that grow in volcanic hot springs. Despite the huge difference in environments and a 2 billion year evolutionary time span between archaea and humans, the viruses hijack the same set of proteins to break out of infected cells.
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The world premiere of the film "Ordinary Extraordinary Junco: Remarkable Biology from a Backyard Bird" - a fascinating science documentary developed by biologists at Indiana University about one of North America's most beloved songbirds - was a local success and a box office sell-out. Now the team of scientists and filmmakers says the film, along with a package of complementary educational resources, is ready for distribution to inspire, educate, and entertain public and student audiences worldwide
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Graduating seniors Deanna Allbrittin and Sonia Phadke have been selected to be student speakers for 2013 Indiana University Bloomington undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Commencement will take place Saturday, May 4, at Assembly Hall.
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Five Indiana University Bloomington professors in the College of Arts and Sciences are recipients of the prestigious John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship for 2013. Poet Ross Gay, Polish translator Bill Johnston, biologist James Bever, linguist Robert Fulk and religious studies professor David Haberman are among the fellows notified earlier this month.
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Eric F. Wieschaus, the 1995 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine for his groundbreaking work with the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, will deliver the 31st Tracy M. Sonneborn Lecture on April 16 at Indiana University Bloomington.
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In keeping with annual tradition, Indiana University will salute continued great teaching at the university, which marks its founding 193 years ago this spring. Fifteen faculty members and four doctoral students will be recognized for outstanding teaching, research and service to the university. The award recipients teach at IU Bloomington, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, IU East, IU Kokomo, IU Northwest and IU South Bend.
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