Fields Medal and MacArthur Fellowship go to June Huh

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Catherine Zandonella

By Liz Fuller-Wright June Huh, professor of mathematics, was awarded the 2022 Fields Medal, often referred to as the “Nobel Prize of mathematics,” in recognition of his work in combinatorics. He was awarded a 2022 Continue Reading →

Bacterial anti-infective defense systems could aid humans

Posted on December 18, 2020 by lmonnens

A systematic way to identify bacterial defense mechanisms could uncover new drugs, including ones that could help fight the novel coronavirus. Continue Reading →

Of lava lamps and living cells

Posted on December 16, 2020 by lmonnens

Professor Clifford Brangwynne sees similarities between living cells and salad dressing, in which oil and vinegar separate according to the laws of physics. The idea has caught on. Continue Reading →