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Portrait of Nico Burns in a field
Ducks Discover
March 7, 2025
Plant genetics, talking mushrooms, and brain plasticity: Summers well spent
Undergraduate research is a highlight of many students’ experiences at the University of Oregon.
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Two students sit on stairs in the Lewis Integrative Science Building, holding models of brains.
Ducks Discover
December 13, 2024
Brainwaves influence ability to remember and create memories
Undergraduate researcher studies the creation and retrieval of memories.
Arts and Sciences Neuroscience Undergraduate Research
A doctor talking to an older man and woman.
Ducks Discover
November 18, 2024
Is collaboration key? Community environment defines the CAIDe Lab
UO researchers mentor each other while studying decision making.
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Tapley Sorenson stands in front of a sign at the 2024 Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Ducks Discover
November 7, 2024
Biological sex differences and sleep
Undergraduate researcher spent the summer investigating how biological sex differences influence sleep cycles.
Arts and Sciences Biology Honors College Neuroscience Undergraduate Research
Tallula Wynia leans over a scale in a laboratory.
Ducks Discover
November 4, 2024
Research explores the effects of artery stiffness
Undergraduate research aims to understand the mechanisms behind arterial stiffness.
Arts and Sciences Human physiology Undergraduate Research
A young woman sits at a table wearing gloves and using a pipette.
Ducks Discover
October 15, 2024
Exploring ketamine's potential for reducing Alzheimer’s symptoms
Olivia Estes, VPRI undergraduate summer fellow and biology major, is one of multiple people on campus conducting science that may one day help treat Alzheimer's disease.
Arts and Sciences Biology Mental Health Undergraduate Research
A diagram of cats shows how small RNA pathways contribute to gene expression in offspring
Ducks Discover
October 14, 2024
Career paths and RNA pathways
Undergraduate research experiences help students explore interests and consider career options.
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