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Connie Phong wants to know how an animal adapted to live in a highly specialized environment — just below the freezing point for seawater — responds to warming oceans.
How Northeastern scientists are using Antarctic sea spiders to study life on the edge
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Fleury Augustin Nsole Biteghe has identified a way to target two of the deadliest cancer types with chemotherapy drugs but without the harms associated with chemotherapy.
Northeastern researcher uses light to target and kill cancer cells
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Northeastern researcher uses light to target and kill cancer cells
Fleury Augustin Nsole Biteghe has identified a way to target two of the deadliest cancer types with chemotherapy drugs but without the harms associated with chemotherapy.
Secrets of the dark genome could spark new drug discoveries, says Northeastern researcher
Since the Human Genome Project first produced the genetic instructions for a human being by sequencing DNA 22 years ago, scientists have been focused on roughly 2% of the genome producing proteins. But what about the rest? Northeastern University professor Sudhakaran Prabakaran says this “dark genome” is not only actively making “dark proteins,” but its secrets could […]
Sreenithi Giri Gogulan ’25, MS Biotechnology
Sreenithi Giri Gogulan '25, biotechnology, shares her experiences as a COS student.
Saranya Bhattacharyya ’25, MS Biotechnology
Saran Bhattacharyya '25, biotechnology, shares her experiences as a COS student.
Maya Kanj ’25, MS Biotechnology
Maya Kanj '25, biotechnology, shares her experiences as a COS student.
Luke Smith ’25, MS Biotechnology
Luke Smith '25, biotechnology, shares his experience as a COS student.
Izel Eler ’25, MS Biotechnology
Izel Eler '25, MS biotechnology, shares her experiences as a COS student.
As grad student, Northeastern co-op helps Bay Area startup develop device to prevent toxic algae blooms
Amelia Langan, husky alum, helped a Bay Area start up create a device that may help prevent toxic algae from growing in ocean waters.
Roux PhD Student Aims to Make Maine the Next Biotechnology Hub
Most kids dream of being an astronaut or a racecar driver. Griffin T. Scott was a little different. “Even when I was little, I was always drawn to the ‘mad scientists’ on TV, like Dexter’s Lab or Dr. Who,” he says, laughing. It makes sense that, today, Griffin is pursuing a career in the sciences, […]
Roux graduate students put real-world skills on display at Student Showcase
Can machine learning accurately predict goal scoring in soccer? Will augmented reality and 3D modeling revolutionize science and math education in Maine? What lessons can we glean about programming in 2024 from a video game created in 1985? These questions and more found answers at the annual Student Showcase held on April 25th at Northeastern […]
Bishwarup Sarkar’s Commencement Address and Reflections on Northeastern’s Graduate Class of 2024
The Northeastern College of Science Class of 2024 is gearing up for commencement! At this year’s graduation ceremony, Bishwarup Sarkar (Bish) will address his peers, delivering a final inspiring message. Eager to capture the anticipation of commencement, I spoke with Bishwarup to delve into his experiences at Northeastern and his post-graduation plans. Bish is originally […]
Q&A with Aditi Doshi, MS in Biotechnology
What’s your name, the program you are currently receiving your degree in, and expected graduation? My name is Aditi Doshi. I just wrapped up my fourth semester for the MS in Biotechnology, with a concentration in Enterprise. I will be graduating in May 2024, and I start my co-op at Moderna in January! Who is […]