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Sargasso Sea map

Viral Infections Burst Blue-Green Algae, Enriching the Ocean Surface with Nutrients

Press Releases, Research Stories- 12 Jan 26

UMD Science Top Stories of 2025

Top Stories of 2025: Cell Communication, Mosquito-killing Fungus and More

Research Stories, Announcements- 18 Dec 25

Nik Francis pointing at a computer screen

How Does Sound Work? The Neurophysiology of Listening

Feature Stories, Research Stories- 17 Oct 25

Map of ongoing impacts due to NIH terminated grants and projected losses via proposed research infrastructure cuts (captured from the SCIMaP.org website on 09-10-2025).

Open Philanthropy Awards $336K to Map the Impact of Scientific Funding Cuts

Press Releases, Research Stories- 15 Sep 25

Carlos Machado holding a laptop in his lab

Biology Professor Carlos Machado Answers Questions About Coevolution

Research Stories- 01 Sep 25

fig wasp closeup

Exploring the Secret Lives of Figs and Fig Wasps

Feature Stories, Research Stories- 21 Aug 25

Hunt for the Oldest DNA cinematic poster

UMD Biologist Helps Bring Ancient DNA to Life with Emmy-Winning Documentary

Press Releases, Research Stories- 11 Jul 25

Phages, shown as small dots, are seen engulfed by alveolar macrophages

Study Advances Understanding of Immune System’s Crucial Role in Phage Therapy

Press Releases, Research Stories- 02 Jul 25

DTI scan of a brain

Mapping the Mind

Feature Stories, Research Stories- 10 Jun 25

A fish eye image

UMD Neuroscientist Calls for Clearer Nomenclature in Photoreceptor Research

Press Releases, Research Stories- 30 May 25

Silene latifolia plant infected with anther-smut disease

Researchers Reveal Why Young Plants May Be More Vulnerable to Disease

Press Releases, Research Stories- 04 Apr 25

Marine microplankton

Sargasso Sea Plankton and Other Marine Microbes Take Turns Sharing Nutrients

Press Releases, Research Stories- 14 Mar 25

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