Biochemistry

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Engaged in multi-disciplinary, basic research in the biomedical and plant sciences. Our mission is to provide an environment that fosters creative and critical thinking and nurtures a passion for the life sciences.

 

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Zheng Zhang, postdoctoral researcher
New method probes cancer cell messengers that weaken immune system

Certain types of biochemical processes can impair the immune system’s ability to recognize and kill cancer cells. Purdue University’s W. Andy Tao and his associates have developed a new way to study these processes. They demonstrated...

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Blaine Wagner poses with laboratory equipment
Driven by curiosity: Blaine's journey in biochemistry

For Blaine Wagner, growing up in Greensburg, Indiana, meant being surrounded by agriculture. He...

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Weake Award
Weake received the Pfendler Outstanding Undergraduate Counselor Teaching Award

Vikki Weake received the Pfendler Outstanding Undergraduate Counselor teaching award by the CoA...

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Cottrell Showalter Award

Kyle Cottrell received a 2025 Showalter Early Career Award

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Jiaxin Long
Jiaxin Long - Postdoctoral Scholar Feature

Many of us remember our high school lessons in genetics – drawing Punnett squares,...

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Students walking and bicycling under the Purdue University arch this summer.
College of Agriculture introduces 14 new faculty members

College of Agriculture welcomes 14 new faculty members, kicking off the start of the 2025 fall...

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Zheng Zhang, postdoctoral researcher
New method probes cancer cell messengers that weaken immune system

Certain types of biochemical processes can impair the immune system’s ability to recognize...

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