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Two educational posters titled 'Gene Technology' and 'How Genes Work' are displayed on an easel at an outreach event, featuring illustrated diagrams of DNA fingerprinting, genetic engineering, DNA structure, and protein synthesis.

(May 11, 2026)

Foundations of the Future: Micron Day 2026

On April 21, the College of Arts and Sciences participated in Syracuse University's second annual Micron Day, showcasing the science and technology shaping Central New York’s future.

A person in a lab holding a jar of sourdough starter.

(May 11, 2026)

Sourdough Helps Syracuse Scientists Understand Evolution

A new $2.1 million grant from the NIH will support the Oliverio lab’s fermented food research over the next five years.

Three women bending down in front of a steam vent.

(May 8, 2026)

On-Campus Steam Vent Allows Students to Study the Extremes of Life

Syracuse University researchers found a heat-loving amoeba in a local steam vent, providing an opportunity for undergraduates to develop an exciting project with public health implications.

Group of people standing in the Jack and Laura Milton Atrium

(April 28, 2026)

Biotechnology Students Connect with Industry Leaders

The third annual Biotechnology Conference included a day of networking with companies like AstraZeneca, a panel discussion and a poster session, connecting students with career-building opportunities.

One student takes another's blood pressure in a classroom lab

(April 17, 2026)

Cool Class: Anatomy and Physiology

Through a flipped classroom, weekly labs and a medical school visit, the anatomy and physiology sequence prepares students for the demands of healthcare.

(April 6, 2026)

AP Quotes Biology Professor on Whale Birth Captured on Video

Rare video footage of a sperm whale giving birth has given scientists an unprecedented look into the social and cooperative behavior of these elusive marine mammals.

A three-panel schematic showing the Dsk2 protein progressing from a single monomer, to a dynamic self-assembled oligomeric network, to a liquid-liquid phase-separated condensate, with double-headed arrows indicating reversible transitions.

(April 2, 2026)

Protein Helps Cells Handle Stress

Syracuse University scientists learned how a flexible, reshaping protein creates temporary sorting and storing centers in stressed cells to potentially protect their health. A companion study found that disrupting this process could be linked to ALS.

Man standing in front of an ambulance.

(Feb. 24, 2026)

Called to Lead

An interview with biochemistry major Kaden Buford ’28, who has been selected to join the Institute for Responsible Citizenship’s distinguished Washington Program.