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Daniel Shantz is working to solve one of the chemical industries most demanding transformations, the direct conversion of benzene to phenol.

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Tulane lab looks to create 'dream reaction'
October 10, 2017

Laura Schrader (right), along with graduate student, Diankun Yu (center) and postdoc, Matthieu Maroteaux (left), are exploring Shox2’s potential link to epilepsy, autism and schizophrenia.

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Tulane Brain Institute researchers focus on epilepsy, autism and schizophrenia
October 3, 2017

Tulane National Primate Research Center

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Primate Center celebrates 15 years of student outreach
September 27, 2017

research team

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Tulane University awarded $6.28 million to study blood pressure control in low-income patients
September 26, 2017

Tulane research aids in reading Earth’s diary

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Tulane research aids in reading Earth’s diary
September 26, 2017

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Lab to Life
September 22, 2017

Professor Daniel Shantz (left) and graduate student Ross Ransom analyze data from their research of zeolite SSZ-39 in an effort to reduce harmful chemicals in auto emissions. (photo by Paula Burch-Celentano)

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Tulane receives grant to reduce auto emissions
September 19, 2017

Tulane researchers use specimens to search for the genes that cause facial anomalies in affected embryos.

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Tissue box
September 19, 2017

Dr. Krogstad

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New Tulane University drug effective against malaria
September 13, 2017

Researchers Tulane’s PolyRMC are working on the synthesis of smart polymers that have wide-ranging applications.

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Get smart
September 5, 2017

Howard W. Mielke

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Researcher advocates removal of lead from hair dye
September 5, 2017

Depression treatment may be improving, Tulane study says

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Depression treatment may be improving, Tulane study says
September 5, 2017

marsh

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River diversions can build new, storm-resistant land
August 28, 2017

The Royal D. Suttkus fish collection boasts millions of specimens.

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Fish preserves
August 22, 2017

Locals are captivated by the awe-inspiring solar eclipse.

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Totally partially cool
August 21, 2017

Biodiversity Research Institute

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Tulane houses largest fish collection of its kind in the world
August 17, 2017

Tulane researchers investigate lead in wildlife

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Is lead making birds more aggressive? Tulane researchers investigate
August 15, 2017

Young Tulane scientists get national recognition, support for coastal research

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Young Tulane scientists get national recognition, support for coastal research
August 8, 2017

Tulane graduate Marcela Villareal de Panetta joins university’s board

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Tulane graduate Marcela Villareal de Panetta joins university’s board
August 7, 2017

Tulane shares in $41.7 million grant to lower drug costs

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Tulane shares in $41.7 million grant to lower drug costs
August 2, 2017

Rivers and coasts are the focus of new academic department at Tulane University

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Rivers and coasts are the focus of new academic department at Tulane University
August 1, 2017

Izzat Shbeeb

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Honors program encourages undergraduate research
August 1, 2017

Clare Lister

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Stamps scholarship offers cultural immersion experience
July 27, 2017

Three Tulane researchers honored with national STEM award

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Three Tulane researchers honored with national STEM award
July 26, 2017

Researcher in the Department of Mathematics paints a picture of how fish move through water.

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Aquatic locomotion
July 25, 2017

Tulane team advances knowledge toward more efficient electronics

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Tulane team advances knowledge toward more efficient electronics
July 24, 2017

A microscopic look at work being done at Tulane to make drug delivery more efficient.

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Small, small world
July 18, 2017

Cityscapes of New Orleans

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Layers of meaning influence New Orleans landscape
July 18, 2017

Mississippi Mud may hold hope for Louisiana coast

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Mississippi mud may hold hope for Louisiana coast
July 12, 2017

Scientists examine the role of cells and protein composition in women’s reproductive health.

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Dynamic duo
July 11, 2017

Gleason House

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Innovative tubing improves mobility for Team Gleason House patients
July 11, 2017

Garry Robinson

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Tulane University awarded $12 million to create Lassa vaccine and treatment
July 11, 2017

John Robertson of Tulane's LightLab

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LightLab illuminates science for middle-schoolers
July 5, 2017

Tulane Science Scholars Program

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STEM program sweetened with a taste of campus living
July 3, 2017

Ultrasound machine

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Light and sound
June 27, 2017

College prep program at Tulane receives $2.5 million grant

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College prep program at Tulane receives $2.5M grant
June 21, 2017

The Pesika Lab Group works to help control mosquito-related diseases worldwide.

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Pest control
June 20, 2017

Dean Boyer and Mark Davis

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Who will pay to save Louisiana’s coast?
June 20, 2017

Gift of $2 million brings European scholar to lead Tulane’s new Center for Energy Law

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Energy law chair at Tulane established with $2M gift
June 16, 2017

Kids in the Woods summer camp

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Art and science meet and make friends at summer camp
June 15, 2017

Tulane develops map showing La. sinking one-third inch per year

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New map highlights sinking Louisiana coast
June 14, 2017

Computational models help researchers understand lung injury.

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Breathe easy
June 13, 2017

Zika

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Study explains why Zika may not take root in US
June 13, 2017

Tulane professor to work with Isle de Jean Charles tribe in resettlement project

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Tulane professor to work with Isle de Jean Charles tribe in collaborative project
June 13, 2017

The Sandoval lab research team is working to develop microbes that will help with therapeutics and sustainable fuel and chemical production.

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Microbial measures
June 6, 2017

human cell

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Does the sex of a cell matter in research?
June 6, 2017

Drs. Garry and Robinson

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Research team unravels elusive structure of Lassa virus, revealing vaccine target
June 1, 2017

Tulane team wins prestigious International Business Model Competition

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Tulane team wins International Business Model Competition
May 16, 2017

Nick Altiero

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Tulane School of Science and Engineering dean to step down
May 11, 2017

Nicholas Pashos

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Tulane grad student lands Silicon Valley biotech deal
April 27, 2017