Magnified, they look a bit like robots that NASA would send to explore distant planets, but phages – also known as bacteriophages – are actually tiny viruses that infect and destroy bacteria. For the last two years, Oregon State University freshmen in a unique biology lab have been researching and documenting phages, and their work is contributing to a Howard Hughes Medical Institute project. In fact, a phage discovered at OSU – and named “Colbert,” after Comedy Central satirist Stephen Colbert...

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Conversant Program - Sep 21st, 2011

The Honors College is inviting applicants for the Conversant Program.  This program provides an opportunity for honors students to help INTO Pathways students practice... Read More