Drs. Trenton Agrelius and Jeff Dudycha published a review article in Heredity
Learn more about maternal effects induced by resource and predation environments
The Ely lab published a new study in the journal Bacteria
Discover the Dolichocephalovirinae, a family of giant bacteriophages
Drs. Jim Morris and Gary Whiting published a new study in the journal Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Research
Learn more about carbon sequestration in marshes
From Shakespeare to Startups: New classes incorporate AI in the Arts and Sciences
The University of South Carolina's College of Arts and Sciences is integrating AI into its curriculum across disciplines, with courses that explore AI's applications, ethics, and impact. English, philosophy, design, and psychology professors are leading classes that help students critically engage with AI--from analyzing Shakespeare to navigating ethical questions. Supported by the McCausland Innovation Fund and the Provost's AI Teaching Fellowship, these courses prepare students to use AI thoughtfully in their fields.
The Waldman lab published a new study in Plos One
Learn more about Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome, a rare genetic condition leading to accelerated aging
The Patel and Davis labs published a new study in Disease Models & Mechanisms
Learn about the brain defects discovered in mice suffering from dystonia
Dr. Marj Pena awarded an R21 grant from the NIH
Funding will support research to to determine if exposure to antibiotics can increase the risk for developing early onset colorectal cancer
Tannaz Mohammadi and Dr. Bert Ely published a new study in the journal Microorganisms
Discover new bacterial strains isolated from soil and plant roots at USC
Nayan Mallick and Dr. Josh Stone published a new study in the Journal of Plankton Research
Learn more about the impact temperature has on copepod community
Summer internship paves way for biology major’s healthcare dreams
During the summer months, many students find time to explore their interests, from traveling and resting to summer classes and internships. For Shyam Ganesh Babu, this summer brought him the chance to get ahead on his career goals.
SEOE professor selected to lead Society for the Study of Evolution
Professor Carol Boggs, a renowned biologist and USC professor, has been elected president of the Society for the Study of Evolution, a leading professional society in evolutionary biology.
Drs. Shannon Pipes, Rick Lovell and Katie Kathrein published a new study in Microbiology Open
Discover the human pathogen Vibrio vulnificus
Dr. Tad Dallas receives another grant from the NSF
Funding will support research on one of the largest host-parasite databases in existence
Cleber Ten Caten receives the Cindy and Dan Carson Best Graduate Student Paper of the Year Award
Discover how species distribution models are used to answer macroecological and biogeographic questions.
Dr. Tad Dallas receives a grant from the NSF
Funding will support research on fluctuating populations
The Kathrein lab published a new study in iScience
Discover a novel mechanism that controls the activation state of hematopoietic stem cells
The Hilbish lab published a new study in Molecular Ecology
Learn more about gene plasticity in hybrids
Drs. David Wethey and Sarah Woodin published a new study in Remote Sensing
Learn more about high spatial resolution sea surface temperature retrievals
The Hilbish lab published a new study in Ecology and Evolution
Discover how hybrid zones can persist for indefinite periods
Dr. Melissa Ellermann awarded an R01 grant from the NIH
Funding will support research on colonization resistance in the gut
Cleber Ten Caten and Dr. Tad Dallas published a new study in the Journal of Animal Ecology
Learn more about plant-frugivore interactions across different latitudes
The Davis lab published a new study in Genome Medicine
Discover how mice with pituitary malformations help identify human cases of hypopituitarism
USC biologist revives historic moth and butterfly collection
What started as a hobby taking photos of butterflies at a community garden gave Allie Fletcher a jumpstart to a future in ecology research. Now, she's helping build one of the largest single-site insect databases in the country, while discovering and identifying species never documented in South Carolina.
Drs. Kristen Hogan, Andy Schumpert, and Amanda Zeigler receive a CIEL grant
Funds provide support for developing or revising a course that provides students with the opportunity to engage in beyond the classroom experiences.
Honors College student wins Truman Scholarship
Reese Lycan embodies the spirit of the Truman Scholarship. With an eye on becoming a physician, the Honors College junior from Lexington, Kentucky, also wants to advocate for better health care access, particularly for low-income residents of rural Appalachia.