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“Dopamine is commonly referred to as the ‘feel-good chemical,’ due to a pathway called the mesolimbic dopamine system—the most important reward pathway in the brain,” said Dr. Kevin Ahern, Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics at OSU
In this work, we examine the molecular role LC8 plays in viral lethality. We show that RavP and LC8 colocalize in rabies infected cells, and that LC8 interactions are essential for efficient viral polymerase functionality.
Biochemist Adrian Gombart and collaborators have led the development of a new model for studying vitamin D’s role in infection prevention.
Compounds from hops may combat metabolic syndrome by changing the gut microbiome and altering the metabolism of acids produced in the liver, new research by Adrian Gombart, professor of biochemistry and biophysics, suggests.
The College of Science welcomes Elisar Barbar as the new Head of the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics effective January 1, 2020.
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Our mission in Biochemistry & Biophysics is: to be a diverse, inclusive community that serves students, our professions and the public through innovative education, individualized advising, holistic mentoring and cutting-edge molecular life science research that creates knowledge and solves real-life problems.
In carrying out our mission, Biochemistry & Biophysics is home to about 300 undergraduate majors and 30 graduate students. We grant Bachelor of Science, Masters of Science and Ph.D. degrees. Our faculty oversee research funded by grants and contracts of nearly $4 million annually. Our undergrads are as a group among the academically strongest students at OSU and they include many of OSUs Goldwater Scholars and other award winners.