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Hawk moth in the palm of biologist Lawrence Schwartz
Scanning electron micrograph of a human T cell in shades of blue
Undergrad conducts life-changing research on diabetics
Microtubules within cells from the laboratory of biophysicist Jennifer Ross
Scanning electron micrograph of human T-cell
UMass scientists develop unique molecules that slip through cell membranes to help unlock mysteries of the immune system
UMass Amherst epidemiologist Susan Hankinson in her office
Epidemiologist investigates ways to better predict breast cancer risk
 Micro dissected photo of atypical hyperplasia—a premalignant breast lesion
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UMass Amherst chemical engineer Shelly Peyton in her laboratory
Chemical Engineer Shelly Peyton has developed an unique approach to breast cancer research
Caitlyn Butler, colleagues, and villagers in front of the green latrine in Ghana
Treats waste, protects health, and generates electricity with microbial fuel cells