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Microbial Biology
Microbial biology or “bacteriology” encompasses the study of all types of unicellular microorganisms.
Parasitology
Parasitology is the study of parasitic organisms and hosts, including their relationships and interactions.
Virology
Virology covers all aspects of the virus including evolution, structure, life cycle and function.
Immunology
Immunology is the study of the immune system. The immune system helps wounds heal and protects against infection and cancer.
Molecular Genetics
Molecular genetics involves studying chromosomes, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), and genes.
Structural and Systems Biology
Biological functions often rely on interactions between multiple molecular players to generate systems level emergent properties.
News
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Dr. Donald Kohn helps Young Girl with Rare Disease Live Life to the Fullest
UCLA study giving families new hope!
Overcoming Ovarian Cancer Resistance and Evasion to CAR-T Cell Therapy by Harnessing Allogeneic CAR-NKT Cells
The team will now seek FDA approval to open a clinical trial for the CAR-NKT cell therapy.
Headspace Invaders: How Mosquito-Borne Viruses Breach the Brain’s Defenses
This study demonstrates the power of a stem cell-based human blood-brain barrier model.
Targeted Protein Evolution in the Gut Microbiome by Diversity-Generating Retroelements
This microbiome has important connections to health in your gut, brain and immune system.