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Bindley Bioscience Center celebrates 20 years of research achievements
2025-10-16
Faculty, staff, alumni and students recently celebrated 20 years of research achievements at the Bindley Bioscience Center.
Purdue Biology 150th Anniversary Symposium
2025-10-16
On October 8, 2025, the Department of Biological Sciences at Purdue ushered in a milestone celebration — the 150th Anniversary Symposium — bringing together alumni, faculty, and scientific leaders from around the world.
Purdue team uncovers how a rare cancer changes the identity of cells
2025-09-18
When cells in the body stop following the rules, cancer can take hold. A Purdue University research team led by Jason Hanna, professor of biological sciences, has discovered how a rare form of vascular cancer, epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE), does exactly that—by forcing healthy blood vessel cells to change into a more aggressive type.
Subtle cues between cells & immune system contribute to spread of cancer
2025-09-17
In the march of metastasis, a molecular trail of crumbs guides some cancer cells from the primary tumor to establish new colonies within the body. Blocking the cells’ ability to follow the trail might halt metastasis but could also meddle with an intricate cellular signaling system critical to immune response. Purdue University scientists are deciphering this signaling system to better understand how it could be used to address multiple diseases, including cancer.
September Edition: Newly Issued Patents
2025-09-17
Congratulations to Purdue University researchers across all campuses and academic disciplines. They have recently received 16 patents on their intellectual property from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.