The Department of Biology investigates a wide range of research questions across the vast disciplines of the biological sciences.
Our interdisciplinary faculty have research interests in areas ranging from single cells to entire systems and questions ranging
from why we need sex to the origin of diseases at the cellular level. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about
our outstanding faculty and their research.
As a research department in an academic institution the teaching of future scientists is, and has always been one of our
priorities. Our graduate research program trains scientists for careers in academia, industry and government. Our undergraduate
students gain a firm foundation in modern biological sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid
understanding of biology. All students have an opportunity to participate in research areas through our graduate and
undergraduate programs. Welcome to Biology!
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The Department of Biology investigates a wide range of research questions across the vast disciplines of the biological sciences.
Our interdisciplinary faculty have research interests in areas ranging from single cells to entire systems and questions ranging
from why we need sex to the origin of diseases at the cellular level. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about
our outstanding faculty and their research.
As a research department in an academic institution the teaching of future scientists is, and has always been one of our
priorities. Our graduate research program trains scientists for careers in academia, industry and government. Our undergraduate
students gain a firm foundation in modern biological sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid
understanding of biology. All students have an opportunity to participate in research areas through our graduate and
undergraduate programs. Welcome to Biology!
October 19, 2011
Biology professor receives $450,000 grant to study the behavior of chromosomes
Sarit Smolikove, assistant professor in the UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Department of Biology, has received a three-year, $450,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to focus research on the behavior of chromosomes during the biological process called meiosis.
Meiosis is a specialized cell division that results in the formation of gametes (sperm and eggs). This division reduces the number of chromosomes by half. Upon fertilization, the number of chromosomes is restored so that it is identical to the one found in the parental cells. The accurate reconstitution of chromosome numbers is crucial for the development of a healthy embryo...
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