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VectorBase project continues to expand
The site is used primarily by biologists interested in genomes or in the species catalogued. Visitors use VectorBase to visualize genome annotations and to access and analyze data with various tools. More
Research Stories
Translating the Book of Jubilees
VanderKam's work with the Dead Sea Scrolls continues the tradition of biblical scholarship More
Kroc research examines interaction of Catholic, Muslim and the secular
More specifically, the Contending Modernities project—global in scope—will look at the interaction of Catholicism and Islam with each other and with the secular world. More
Adapting to climate change
Collaboratory to be transformative in its inter-disciplinary integration and lead the science of adaptation to climate change More
Reciprocity in social networks: iCeNSA cell phone project studies strength of relationships
Researchers use cell phone data from seven million people—numerical data like the number, frequency and timing of calls and texts, but not the actual content of conversations nor any information, such as phone numbers, that could lead to the identification of individuals—to form a picture of a social network. More
Keck Center advances research on hemostasis
How do the genes involved in blood clotting processes function in inflammatory diseases like sepsis, atherosclerosis and asthma? More
New studies target childhood obesity, child maltreatment
One in five preschoolers is at risk of becoming obese before age six. Maltreated children often face developmental and behavioral issues. The Center for Children and Families is addressing these problems and more. More
Center for Research Computing Hosts Cyberinfrastructure Days
Conference explores cyberinfrastructure in arts, humanities, science and engineering More
Notre Dame announces research funding
The $80 million Strategic Research Initiative will provide significant financial support for research to better serve society, such as studies into HIV treatment, sustainable energy, and hurricane mitigation. More
Notre Dame Introduces Italian Studies Program
The initiative will connect local faculty and students with their international peers and establish a presence for the University in Rome similar to what it has in London and Dublin. More
New cluster will accelerate research
The high-performance cluster is part of a $1.8 million investment in computing designed to assist scientists developing clean fuel, designing new drugs, and conducting other advanced research. More
Faculty win more money to research evil
New grant funding will allow the Center for Philosophy of Religion to host visiting speakers and support research in fields ranging from theology and philosophy to cognitive science and chemistry. More
Notre Dame Partners with Indiana CTSI
The University of Notre Dame becomes a formal partner in the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (ICTSI). ICTSI’s mission is to increase translational research and improve the health and economy of the people of Indiana. More
The Science of Generosity
The Science of Generosity, a project funded by a $5 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation, aims to stimulate scientific research on the practice of generosity in human life and society. More