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News and Events
Computer-aided microscope enhances research
Students and faculty conducting research in areas such as genetics, neuroscience and biology are studying cells in ways that previously were not possible.
Hertzler secures funding for applied research
Philip Hertzler had the embryonic development of shrimp down to a science. Now CMU's shrimp embryology expert has the funding and equipment he needs to examine shrimp development at a microscopic scale, allowing him to observe germ cells as they develop into sperm or eggs.
Welcome to the Department of Biology
Study life in all its forms, from molecules and cells to organisms and ecosystems. CMU's biology programs will prepare you for exciting and rapidly growing careers in areas from conservation to genetics.
Whether you choose a general biology program or concentrate on a specific area, you'll have opportunities to participate in hands-on research working directly with well-respected faculty experts in state-of-the-art laboratories.
Curious about the 30 million forms of life on Earth and the complex ecosystem we share? Then check out the biology programs at CMU!
