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UMD Researchers Study the Intricate Processes Underpinning Gene Expression
A new study led by University of Maryland physicists sheds light on the cellular processes that regulate genes. Published in the journal Science Advances, the paper explains how the dynamics of a polymer called chromatin—the structure into which DNA is packaged—regulate gene expression.
UMD to Train and Mentor PhD Students from Select African Universities
The University of Maryland has joined the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) as an International Partner Institution (IPI), where it will offer internship opportunities for visiting doctoral students to train, conduct research, and build capacity to innovate when they return to Africa. Rsif scholars attending UMD will study alongside world-class experts in the fields of food security, energy, climate change, data science, and materials engineering.
UMD Lab to Become Major Laser Research Center
Led by Professor Howard Milchberg, the Lab for Intense Laser-Matter Interactions has been chosen as one of ten LaserNetUS nodes. The lab will receive an annual award for three years to fund laser lab research staff, postdocs and graduate students.
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