Historic Fossils Find New Life Telling the Story of Ancient Proteins
A few snippets of protein extracted from the fossil of an extinct species of giant beaver are opening a new door in paleoproteomics, the study of ancient proteins.
Federal Investments in Research Enabling Improvements in How We Age
Federal investments in research are paying off in scientific breakthroughs that are “unleashing the power and potential of proteins” in humans.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Business School Students Learn to Commercialize New Technologies
Master’s degree students studying business at Rensselaer are taking their academic knowledge to the next level by learning to identify commercialization pathways for lab research discoveries and inventions.
Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies Celebrates 10 Years at Rensselaer
The Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies (CBIS) will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a symposium on the intersection of engineering, biomedicine, and healthcare on Sept. 10.
Making Old Bones New Again
A new study from biomedical engineers at Rensselaer is the first to demonstrate how the compound PTB can dissolve the sugary impurities within bone tissue that cause our femurs, fibulas, and other bones to become more fragile with age.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies Hosts Women's Health Public Forum
The Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies will host a public forum on "Women's Health" on March 27.
Deepak Vashishth Named Director of Rensselaer Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies
Deepak Vashisht has been appointed director of the Rensselaer Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies.
Battling Brittle Bones ... With Broccoli and Spinach?
A new study from engineering researchers shows how the little-understood protein osteocalcin plays a significant role in the strength of our bones.
Rensselaer Professor Deepak Vashishth Named Fellow of AIMBE
Biomedical Engineering Expert Honored for Work in Bone and Tissue Engineering Deepak Vashishth