![Closeup image of a breast cancer cell. (Photo courtesy National Cancer Institute) Closeup image of a breast cancer cell. (Photo courtesy National Cancer Institute)](https://biosciences.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/a_breast_cancer_cell_up_close_-_nci.jpg?itok=5TF9v_rB)
John McDonald and Zainab Arshad have identified novel changes in gene network interactions associated with cancer that may lead to new treatment targets for chemotherapy.
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Georgia Tech scientists and engineers are building a new DOE-funded instrument that captures 3D images of plant-microbe chemical reactions underground in an interdisciplinary effort to develop biofuels and fertilizers — and help mitigate climate change.
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Learn about four undergrad researchers serving as catalysts for innovation and development in their respective fields — and representing Georgia Tech’s mission in developing leadership and improving the human condition.
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Atlanta is often called the “city in a forest” because of its lush canopy of trees, uncommon for a major city. In the heart of that forest sits Georgia Tech’s 400-acre campus. And within campus lies a variety of wildlife that's made Georgia Tech its home.