Biology News

A collage of headshots of Leo Chavas, Rams Subramanian and Nathan Coussens

2026-09-03

Cockroach milk research earns 2026 Ig Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Ramaswamy Subramanian, a professor in Purdue University’s Department of Biological Sciences; Leonard “Leo” Chavas, structural biologist and general manager and representative director of DECTRIS Japan; and Nathan Coussens, director of the In Vitro Evaluation and Molecular Pharmacology Laboratories at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, received the 2026 Ig Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their research into how a species of cockroach nourishes its developing embryos.

Collage of headshots of Raluca Ostafe, Nandini Krishnamoorthy, Anne Carpenter, and Runxi Shen

2026-09-03

Biological Sciences welcomes new faculty members

Raluca Ostafe, Nandini Krishnamoorthy, Runxi Shen and Anne Carpenter bring diverse perspectives and complementary expertise to the department, expanding its research capabilities and creating new opportunities to address complex questions in biology and human health.

2026-08-28

Purdue Professor Daniel Suter named ASCB Fellow

Daniel Suter, professor of biological sciences at Purdue University, has been named a 2026 Fellow of the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB), recognizing his contributions to cell biology and service to the scientific community.

Group photo of members of Purdue Biological Sciences standing on the steps of Lilly Hall

2026-08-26

Purdue Biological Sciences celebrates the start of a new academic year

Purdue Biological Sciences celebrates the start of a new academic year with a Welcome Back BBQ.

2026-08-17

Anne Carpenter returns to Purdue as professor, bringing pioneering expertise in computational biology and imaging

For Anne Carpenter, returning to Purdue is more than a new chapter in an accomplished scientific career. It is a return to the university that helped launch her journey as a scientist.

Shubham Dubey on the left and Nick Noinaj on the right, both working in the lab

2026-07-21

How bacteria steal iron: Purdue researchers uncover a key step in infection

For harmful bacteria, survival inside the human body depends on finding enough iron. But humans tightly guard iron by locking it inside proteins, making it difficult for invading microbes to access.