School of Life Sciences

Illustration of a sponge in the shape of a radiation symbol underwater.

Science and technology

Ancient sea creatures offer fresh insights into cancer

Forest fire burning.

Lack of prescribed burns fuels rise of megafires, ASU fire historian says

August 28, 2015

An illustration shows that fetal cells may have an influence on a mother's body

Science and technology

Fetal cells influence mom's health during pregnancy — and long after

August 28, 2015

Global climate change is expected to negatively impact lizards.

Science and technology

Climate change lethal to baby lizards: Nests become heat traps

August 18, 2015

ASU sign on Tempe campus

Incoming faculty an example of ASU's commitment to diversity

August 17, 2015

ASU provost Mark Searle Arizona Christian University Provost Paul Kremer

ASU, Arizona Christian University partnership a boon for biology students

July 09, 2015

ASU-Leuphana Center for Global Sustainability and Cultural Transformation

ASU, German university partner on global sustainability center

July 01, 2015

ASU graduate student Jorge Ramos stands next to a pond in Mexico

Local, national and global affairs

ASU wetlands ecologist explores ancient sea in the desert

June 04, 2015

Poza Churince, Cuatro Ciénegas, Mexico. Cuatro Ciénegas is a protected biological preserve in northern Mexico. There are more than 150 animal and plant species that are endemic to the area, including dozens of aquatic species.

Science and technology

Cuatro Ciénegas: Threatened oasis beckons ASU researchers

June 04, 2015

Anika Larson, CLAS Dean's medalist

Life sciences graduate brings biology to an Arizona state prison

May 08, 2015

Ryan Muller in the lab preparing for the iGEM competition

Research opportunities shaped student's award-winning career at ASU

May 08, 2015