A new study by Professor Nicholas Biais reveals some of the intricate mechanics of the bacterial world. Read more
A study co-authored by professors William Gallo and Marianne Fahs quantifies "the toll of the racial divide in the U.S." Read more
Two GC professors trace the genetic origins of butterflies’ rainbow of colors. Read more
A new study in the Soil Science Society of America Journal from Graduate Center researchers suggests that local wetlands are capable of using CSO inputs in a manner that actually increases greenhouse gas emissions such as carbon dioxide and methane. Read more
A team of scientists led by Graduate Center professor Mark Biscoe has made a major breakthrough in chemical synthesis that now makes it possible to quickly and reliably modify the 3D structure of molecules for use in drug discovery. Read more
Mandë Holford, an associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry at The Graduate Center of The City University of New York (GC/CUNY) and Hunter College, details how technology and a growing understanding of the evolution of venoms are pointing the way toward entirely new classes of drugs capable of treating diabetes, autoimmune diseases, chronic pain, and other conditions. Read more
A new study is helping to shed light on the genetic diversity and reproductive process of rock gnome lichen, one of only two varieties of lichens on the U.S. endangered species list. Read more
New research from the GC shows that soil — specifically, the bacteria that live in it — is absorbing less methane from the atmosphere. Read more
ASRC scientists uncover the role of the protein PRMT5 in the survival and generation of the myelin-forming cells in the brain. Read more
The discovery by researchers at The Graduate Center's Advanced Science Research Center could help scientists develop methods for switching on or off specific proteins associated with diabetes and other diseases. Read more