Jerelle Joseph seeks to uncover the rules behind the formation and evolution of cellular droplets known as biomolecular condensates, in which molecules come together to break down nutrients, send signals to neighboring cells, or turn on stress responses.
As part of her research into how lungs develop before birth, she and an undergraduate mentee found they could measure the effect of a particular chemical on the patterns of lung growth in chicken embryos. They excitedly submitted their work for peer review but were met with a lukewarm response.
“One of the reviewers said that this is…
With additional testing and development, a novel material developed by Princeton researchers could make existing and emerging applications for hydrogels — such as artificial muscles and soft robots for safe operation around humans — more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
In a discovery with implications for the drug-resistance crisis, Princeton Engineering researchers have isolated a compound that kills bacteria that can cause incurable infections.
Shannon Hoffman and Joanna Schneider, both graduate students in chemical and biological engineering, will receive one year of funding supported by the Paul A. Maeder ’75 Fund for Innovation in Energy and the Environment. Their fellowships cover tuition and stipends for the 2022–23 academic year.
Shannon HoffmanTo curb greenhouse…