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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.

News

Engineers build lunar vegetable garden

The first extraterrestrials to inhabit the moon probably won't be little green men, but they could be little green plants. Researchers at the UA's Controlled Environment Agriculture Center,......

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Undergrads give labs a hand

Arizona Daily Wildcat September 7, 2010

Some undergraduate students analyze DNA, tumors or enzymes to earn their spending money. ...

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Science teacher symposium offered

Yuma Sun September 6, 2010

Sometimes it is difficult for teachers to get students interested in science, but BIO5's fourth annual Arizona K-12 Science Teacher Symposium hopes to change that. ...

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Science teachers' symposium at UA

Arizona Daily Star September 6, 2010

Educators will get a chance to participate in hands-on workshops at the fourth annual Arizona K-12 Science Teacher Symposium. ...

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UA gets $9.9 million to research rice crops

KGUN September 4, 2010

The University of Arizona gets a grant to help with genetic engineering of rice crops. ...

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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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