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‘Bilingual’ molecule connects two basic codes for life

“Much like a translator enables communication between two people from different regions of the world, we envision that our bilingual molecule will enable us to mediate new forms of communications between nucleic acids and proteins in the cellular environment.” Read the entire article at Phys.OrgContinue reading‘Bilingual’ molecule connects two basic codes for life

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Jen Heemstra on the importance of relationships in science

I’m standing alone in an empty lab. No reaction mixtures stirring in the hoods. No pipettors lined up on the benches. No glassware on the drying racks. The movers have just finished packing up the last of our things as we complete the final stage of our move to Emory University, and I want to…Continue readingJen Heemstra on the importance of relationships in science

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Chameleons inspire ‘smart skin’ that changes color in sun

Graduate scholar Yixiao Dong was inspired by chameleons to develop ‘smart skin’ that changes color in the sun.Continue readingChameleons inspire ‘smart skin’ that changes color in sun

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DNA ‘origami’ takes flight in emerging field of nano machines

Nanoscale devices made from DNA are opening up a new era in bio-medical research and materials science.Continue readingDNA ‘origami’ takes flight in emerging field of nano machines

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Aaron Bosse wins ARCS Award

Graduate scholar Aaron Bosse has received the 2019 ARCS Award in recognition of his research accomlishments.Continue readingAaron Bosse wins ARCS Award

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When is it time to leave a PhD program?

In her C&EN column, “Office Hours”, Emory Department of Chemistry professor Jen Heemstra argues that getting a master’s degree is a decision, not a downgrade.
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Chemists teach old drug new tricks to target deadly staph bacteria

Emory graduate chemists are
‘super heroes’ in fight against ‘superbugs’.Continue readingChemists teach old drug new tricks to target deadly staph bacteria

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Ten times the Emory University Department of Chemistry was better than Hogwarts

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Twelve best paper titles by Emory chemists

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How to create a supportive mental health environment in your lab

In her C&EN column, “Office Hours”, Emory Department of Chemistry professor Jen Heemstra discusses three things faculty can do to help their students struggling with mental health issues.

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For grad students and postdocs, mental health begins with faculty

In her C&EN column, “Office Hours”, Emory Department of Chemistry professor Jen Heemstra discusses how mental wellness for grad students and postdocs begins with faculty.
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New Emory initiatives drive innovation in the basic sciences

The “Biological Discovery through Chemical Innovation” initiative is led by professors Haian Fu and Huw Davies.Continue readingNew Emory initiatives drive innovation in the basic sciences