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Research on three mutations associated with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy –a disease best known for revealing itself as an unexpected, fatal heart attack during strenuous exercise – found separate mechanisms at work at the molecular level.

Biologist Douglas Swank is working to unravel some of the biggest mysteries of the human heart with help from an unexpected source – the tiny Drosophila, commonly known as the fruit fly.

Anthony Bishop, Chris Newhard, and Divya Shastry have been awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowships, while five other students have been recognized with honorable mention.