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BIO5 scientists are at the forefront of collaborative research that results in breakthroughs in biology and technology. This innovation translates into a better quality of life for all of us.

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UA-Led Group Awarded $9.9M to Develop ‘Super Rice’

UAnews September 1, 2010

Scientists seek to develop a rice strain that is better capable of withstanding drought and poorer soils and produces higher yields than current forms of domesticated rice. ...

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BIO5 hosts K-12 Science Teacher Symposium

Flinn Foundation August 31, 2010

From processing forensic evidence to exploring brain function, to studying GPS mapping, teachers will participate in a wide variety of hands-on workshops at the 4th Annual Arizona K-12 Science......

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Promising cancer drug created at the UA

Arizona Daily Star August 30, 2010

What if you could stop cancer without irradiating or poisoning surrounding tissue? ...

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The first malaria-proof mosquito

phys.org July 15, 2010

Now for the first time, UA entomologists have succeeded in genetically altering mosquitoes in a way that renders them completely immune to the parasite, a single-celled organism called Plasmodium.......

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First malaria-proof mosquito

KOLD TV July 15, 2010

The University of Arizona says its scientists have created the first mosquito that can no longer give malaria to humans. ...

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Events

4th Annual Arizona K-12 Science Teacher Symposium

Register Now! BIO5's 4th Annual Arizona K-12 Science Teacher Symposium is Saturday, September 25, 2010 at the BIO5 Institute on The University of Arizona campus. The Symposium offers......

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BIO5 Ambassadors Meeting

Members of this dynamic student club are working collaboratively on projects that move BIO5's mission forward. Club members, who represent a variety of majors across the UA campus, promote......

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Science Communication Training for Graduate and Undergraduate Researchers

Would you like to improve your scientific speaking skills while gaining exposure for your research? Science Communication Training...

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Science Communication Training for Graduate and Undergraduate Researchers

Would you like to improve your scientific speaking skills while gaining exposure for your research? Science Communication Training...

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Science Communication Training for Graduate and Undergraduate Researchers

Would you like to improve your scientific speaking skills while gaining exposure for your research? Science Communication Training...

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The "5" in BIO5

Agriculture. Engineering. Medicine. Pharmacy. Science. These are the five original disciplines BIO5 harnessed to forge solutions to the complex biology-based challenges affecting humanity today.
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Why be science literate?

Science surrounds us, from news about personalized medicine, targeted drug therapies and genetically modified organisms on the pages of The New York Times, to stories in People magazine about celebrities battling disease.
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Why support BIO5?

What do you care about? Finding cures for cancer, asthma, alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and other devastating diseases? Ending hunger around the world? Tackling obesity in America through more nutritious foods?
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BIO5 science makes a difference

Student and staff scientists working in BIO5 faculty labs were asked to explain what they do and why it’s important in 40 words or less.
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