Biology Department

Biology helps us understand ourselves, other species, and our place in the earth's ecology, and what life is and how it functions.
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Biology is the study of living organisms. In order to understand ourselves, other species, and our place in the earth's ecology, we need to understand what life is and how it functions.

In the 21st century, we have come to understand life at the molecular and cellular level to the point we can forever change life on earth. Advances in genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics will revolutionize health care, the food we eat, improve our environment, and if we choose to, alter human life itself. We are also learning about the effects our species has on other species and the earth’s environment. 


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PHOTO ESSAY: A New Histology Lab Featured Image

PHOTO ESSAY: A New Histology Lab

Discover biological and biomedical student research on the microscopic level
PHOTO ESSAY: A Fish Tale Featured Image

PHOTO ESSAY: A Fish Tale

Discover what Ichthyology students encounter on Lake Superior shores
Students from across country address water quality issues in Red Cedar watershed with UW-Stout mentors Featured Image

Students from across country address water quality issues in Red Cedar watershed with UW-Stout mentors

LAKES researchers to present on dynamics of water quality, community efforts to protect it on Aug. 8 at Raw Deal in Menomonie
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