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Friday, May 31, 2013

Carnegie Mellon Biologists Find Regulatory Networks Responsible for Neuron Development in Starfish

Developmental biologists at Carnegie Mellon University have identified the gene regulatory networks (GRNs) responsible for the creation and organization of neurons in starfish. The findings, published in the May 21 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, provide a better understanding of how genes are regulated in order to form complex patterns of neurons. MORE


Monday, June 24, 2013

Chemistry Alumnus Huifeng Qian Wins 2013 IUPAC Prize for Young Chemists

The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) prize recognizes the best Ph.D. theses in the chemical sciences as described in 1000-word essays. Qian is one of five students to receive the award. MORE
Thursday, June 20, 2013

Mingjiang Zhong Receives Prestigious 2012 Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Financed Students Abroad

Mingjiang Zhong, a fifth-year graduate student in the Department of Chemistry, has received the 2012 Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Financed Students Abroad. MORE
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Carnegie Mellon Neuroscientists Discover New Phase of Synaptic Development

Students preparing for final exams might want to wait before pulling an all-night cram session — at least as far as their neurons are concerned. Carnegie Mellon University neuroscientists have discovered a new intermediate phase in neuronal development during which repeated exposure to a stimulus shrinks synapses.  MORE
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

MCS Staff Awards, 2013

On May 3, faculty, staff and administrators gathered in the Mellon Institute to honor MCS staff members for their dedication and service to the Mellon College of Science.

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