Biological Sciences
Enhancing Teaching
The American Physiological Society selected Patricia Halpin, associate professor of biological science and biotechnology at UNH Manchester, to receive its Teaching Career Enhancement Award. Read MoreAlso in UNH Today...
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02/06/20Pavlov’s Cells
The phrase “Pavlov’s dogs” has long evoked images of bells, food and salivating dogs. -
01/27/20What’s the Buzz?
A new study looks at the "almost-social" North American carpenter bee to better understand how honeybees evolved such complex social lives. -
06/27/19Crabs in Peril
New research from UNH has found that horseshoe crabs, whose blue blood is harvested by the biomedical industry for its unique ability to test devices... -
05/30/19A Goodbye, a Surprise Hello and an Unexpected Honor
When botanical sciences professor Alan (Al) Baker retired in May after 47 years at UNH, the department threw him a retirement party.
Recent Stories
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04/12/19 - Shoals Marine Laboratory: Over 50 Years of Undergraduate Research ExcellenceGregg Moore, associate research professor and academic coordinatory for Shoals Marine Laboratory, talks to the Environmental Monitor about one of the UNH College of Sciences and... Read More -
04/09/19 - What's the Buzz?New research from UNH has found a dramatic decline in 14 wild bee species. Read More -
01/30/19 - Good VibrationsNew research that reveals how a species of giant weta communicate could have important implications for conservation efforts. Read More -
11/14/18 - UNH Plays Major Role in Identification of First Asian Longhorned Tick in NHIstvan Miko, the manager of the UNH Collection of Insects and Other Arthropods, identified the invasive Asian longhorned tick, which was sent to UNH by an concerned resident of... Read More -
10/09/18 - Committed to Collaborative Research ExcellenceFourteen interdisciplinary teams of UNH researchers have received $425,000 in CoRE funding. Read More -
10/05/18 - Professor's Horseshoe Crab Research Subject of FilmA film about professor of zoology Win Watson's horseshoe crab research is among 36 selected for the 2018 American Conservation Film Festival. Read More -
10/02/18 - Environmental HonorsThe EPA has honored James Houle and the UNH Center for Freshwater Biology with Environmental Merit Awards for clean water achievements. Read More -
10/07/16 - Two Students Recognized as Rising Stars in New HampshireAmelia Keane and David Hutchings earned recognition this week at the seventh annual Rising Stars Awards, a ceremony that acknowledges young professionals and college students... Read More -
08/23/16 - Senior Bio Major Runs for N.H. State RepresentativeAt just 25 years old, Amelia Keane is the owner of an inspiring resume. Full-time student, combat medic in the U.S. Army Reserves, executive director for N.H. Young Democrats,... Read More -
07/06/16 - A Month in Nepal: Life and Medicine in One of the World's Poorest CountriesBiological sciences major Emma Gootee shares cultural and medical experiences from her January term in Nepal, where she completed a month-long surgical internship at Chitwan... Read More