In the Painted Desert of Northern Arizona (shown here in a palette of purples), wet-dry cycling has contributed to the formation of the colorful layers visible in the landscape. (Credit: USGS)
How Earth's Early Cycles Shaped the Chemistry of Life
A new study explores how complex chemical mixtures change under shifting environmental conditions, shedding light on the prebiotic processes that may have led to life on Earth.
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Under Pressure: Georgia Tech Researchers Discover a Potential New Way to Treat Glaucoma
Newly discovered antibodies break down the protein that causes glaucoma.
The Atmospheric Science and Chemistry mEasurement NeTwork (ASCENT) site collects real-time data during the Los Angeles wildfires. Courtesy: Haroula Baliaka
LA Fires Trigger Temporary Spike in Airborne Lead Levels
The fires enabled the first real-time data on airborne lead, thanks to a pioneering air quality measurement network.
L to R, Top to Bottom: Ebenezer Fanijo, Katherine Graham, Anthony Harding, Yiyi He, Pengfei Liu, Johannes Milz, Micah Ziegler
Seven Appointed as BBISS Faculty Fellows
The BBISS Faculty Fellows program has been in place since 2014. Fellows are drawn from across all seven Georgia Tech Colleges and the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI).
Tim Cope is a professor in the School of Biological Sciences and Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, where his research focuses on how movement is controlled by neuron signaling to the spinal cord in mammals.
Tim Cope to Direct New Ph.D. Program in Neuroscience and Neurotechnology
A joint effort across the Colleges of Computing, Engineering, and Sciences, the program will educate students and advance the field of neuroscience through an interdisciplinary approach.
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STEP Eases Transfer Transition
The Student Transfer Enrichment Program (STEP) eases the transition for College of Sciences transfer students, helping them succeed academically and socially through mentorship, tutoring, and special events and activities.
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Generating Buzz: Understanding ‘Brain Rot’
Eric Schumacher, professor of psychology specializing in the study of cognitive control, joins the Generating Buzz podcast to talk about how brain rot is spreading — and how to stem the tide.
Farzaneh Najafi, assistant professor in the School of Biological Sciences at Georgia Tech, conducting research in her lab.
From Molecules to Mind: Farzaneh Najafi Receives Multiple Awards for Cognitive Research
The School of Biological Sciences assistant professor has received several awards that will enable interdisciplinary research on the neural mechanisms of cognition.
Anirudh Sivakumar (right) and Gabe Kwong led development of new gene-free biosensors for cancer detection.
New Biosensors Could Revolutionize Cancer Detection
BME researchers combine precision and simplicity in cell-free biosensors, transforming diagnostic tools.
Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society (INNS) is set to launch July 1, 2025.
Georgia Tech Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society Begins Search for Executive Director
The internal search will identify an inaugural executive director for the new Interdisciplinary Research Institute, fostering cutting-edge research and innovation at the intersection of neuroscience, neurotechnology, and societal impact.