USU Life Sciences (Research Focus Areas)
The Center for Integrated BioSystems identified several areas that represent core strengths of two or more research laboratories at Utah State University. These focus areas have been targeted for enhancement through strategic CIB investment, which includes external collaborations, developing new technologies, purchasing equipment, and providing seed grants. Life Science Summary (pdf).
Agricultural Security »
Global disease outbreaks and terrorist activities have heightened the necessity for detecting biological toxins and disease-causing microbes that can spread via agricultural processes. Utah State University researchers are developing multiple strategies for q...more »
Animal Genomics and Nuclear Transfer »
Utah State University researchers are among the world�s leaders in using tools from genetics and breeding to study animal traits that are agriculturally important. Especially notable, our researchers were the first to successfully clone a member of the hors...more »
Bioinformatics
Virtual reality is a term used to describe video games, but it also applies to scientists working in bioinformatics. Utah State University is exploring and creating virtual models of biological systems on computer and gene chip as well as developing ways to process the vast data in bioscience research.
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Biological Engineering and Biomaterials »
Imagine a time when fuel comes from a renewable, non-polluting resource. Or when drinking from a plastic bottle doesn?t contribute to the decline of the earth?s environment. Seem unlikely? At USU, biological engineers are working with life scientists to learn...more »
Cellular Networks »
Each cell in every living organism constantly sends molecular messages in response to its environment. These messages form a complex web of information that changes its behavior and the behavior of cells around it. Scientists at Utah State University are tapp...more »
Environmental and Molecular Toxicology »
People and animals are exposed to a complex mixture of toxic and carcinogenic compounds throughout their lifetime, resulting in disease and genetic mutation. At Utah State University—home of one of the nation's first toxicology graduate programs—s...more »
Functional Genomics of Natural Populations »
The Earth is a complex web of diverse ecological communities that are controlled by numerous organisms and their interactions. Utah State University researchers are among the first to study how genes in naturally existing populations influence the way these o...more »
Microbial Metabolomics »
Microbes are essential to our existence; nearly every aspect of our lives is integrally tied to microbes. Utah State University researchers are exploring the genetics and physiology of microbes to define the ways microbes impact the quality of life.more »
Natural Products Discovery »
Natural products are important resources for new drug discovery. Researchers in Center for Integrated BioSystems (CIB), Utah State University are exploring the bioactive compounds from natural products including plants, marine organisms and microbes by genomi...more »