UO Biology

01/29/2024

Join us for the Summer 2024 Tropical Ecology in Ecuador information session Thursday, February 1st at 4pm to learn about how you can earn science credits by exploring one of the most biodiverse countries in the world!

Applications due February 15th: https://geo.uoregon.edu/programs/americas-ecuador/tropical-ecology-ecuador

12/05/2023

We are now enrolling students for our summer 2024 Tropical Ecology in Ecuador program! Find more information on the program and how to apply here: https://geo.uoregon.edu/programs/americas-ecuador/tropical-ecology-ecuador

05/18/2023

Don’t leave money on the table! There’s a $5,000 prize from the Dean to the department who receives the largest number of gifts by the end of the day – help us fly forward!

05/16/2023

Mark your calendar for this Thursday: ! Every gift helps unlock challenges that benefit programs and schools across campus.

04/06/2023

Don't forget to apply for our 2022-2023 Scholarships for Biology Majors by April 14th! More information on each scholarship’s criteria and average award amounts can be found here: https://naturalsciences.uoregon.edu/biology/undergraduate-programs/scholarships

02/18/2023

Help us raise money for FFLC by voting in the Cutest Pet Contest! Check out the adorable contestants here: https://blogs.uoregon.edu/chemstryfooddrive/auto-draft/cute-pet-contest/

To donate online, visit the Team Bio page: https://fflc.akaraisin.com/ui/UOGov23/t/ee1ab2f0a1ae49ba8f91d31e39e6c9e0

02/06/2023

Zebrafish research helps reveal the origins of scoliosis

Two key proteins help keep the spine straight during development, a UO study shows

01/05/2023

Join us for the Neotropical Ecology Summer Study Abroad information session, happening Wednesday, January 11th at 4:30 PM in 13 Klamath Hall!

11/09/2022

The animal's sophisticated visual system could offer clues to brain evolution

11/09/2022

Gut microbes encourage brain cells to prune back 'social' brain circuits, a key function

10/25/2022

A protein triggers insulin-producing cells to reproduce, pointing to a possible treatment

08/03/2022

An ecologist’s effort to restore bees to the Holiday Farm burn area is in full bloom