Biology

UChicago to partner on new Chan Zuckerberg Initiative biomedical research hub

CZ Biohub Chicago to bring together leading institutions to tackle grand scientific challenges

What “living drill bits” can teach us about evolution

Clams that can bore into solid rock show surprising patterns of evolution, UChicago study finds

Pioneering UChicago chemist wins 2023 Wolf Prize

Prof. Chuan He earns prestigious award for foundational RNA research

Scientists discover way to target ‘undruggable’ molecules involved in cancer

UChicago breakthrough targets proteins called transcription factors—a goal for more than 30 years

Bats use different inner ear structures to help navigate the world through sound

New study is first anatomical evidence for how two major groups of bats use echolocation differently

To understand biology, scientists turn to the quantum world

Researchers hope sensors using quantum tech could transform biology research