Biology

Recently published research from a Ph.D. graduate from the biology department at The University of New Mexico finds that frequent fires have the potential to reduce tree water stress.

A team of researchers from The University of New Mexico’s Museum of Southwestern Biology (MSB) have shared new research on the contamination at Holloman Lake in southern New Mexico. The team began studying PFAS contamination of wildlife at Holloman Lake...

Each year, during the days leading up to Spring and Fall commencement, the University Communication and Marketing team highlights Lobos who have inspired us through their exceptional leadership, courage, and perseverance at The University of New Mexico....

Maya Shamsid-Deen has a few titles - mother, teacher, and now, Doctor. A love for plants as a child grew into a decade-long academic career, crossing the finish line with her Ph.D. in Biology from The University of New Mexico in May.

When a diorama, a living wall made of chia seeds and a video featuring a UNM water plant operator all come together, it can mean only one thing: the annual Undergraduate Water and Climate Science Communication Fellowship presentations, held recently at...

The ceremony was intimate and brief, yet rich with tradition and meaning. On a wintry spring afternoon on April 19, students and family members joined faculty (who donned full academic regalia) in the warm setting of Bobo Room in Hodgin Hall for an...

Mubarak Hussain Syed, an assistant professor of Biology at The University of New Mexico, has been selected by the Society for Developmental Biology for the Elizabeth D. Hay New Investigator Award. Established in 2017, the Elizabeth D. Hay New...

Grasslands in New Mexico play an important role in the state’s economy, environment and culture, supporting industries like agriculture and tourism, while also contributing to local wildlife and water conservation.  Beyond their economic and cultural...

To plan for the future, it’s sometimes necessary to look to the past. To improve natural history collection and analysis in the future, a team of researchers is looking at collections of plants from as far back as 1812. A team from The University of New...

Albuquerque is no stranger to fractals. The city is home to the Fractal Foundation, features fractal billboards around town, and even has a fractal hot air balloon, sponsored by the foundation. Fractals are infinitely complex patterns with never-ending...