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DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis. Credit: ttsz/Getty Images
DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis. Credit: ttsz/Getty Images

AMHERST, Mass. – Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently unveiled their discovery of a new process for making RNA. The resulting RNA is purer, more copious and likely to be more cost-effective than any previous process could manage.

Impact

 

Impact, Research
A team of UMass Lowell faculty led by Mechanical Engineering Assoc. Prof. Chris Hansen won a $241,300 state grant to help ensure that underrepresented populations have access to jobs in the state's emerging offshore wind industry.
A team of UMass Lowell faculty led by Mechanical Engineering Assoc. Prof.
Student Life, Impact
On the final day of the College Exploration Seminar, students gather at Lydon Library on North Campus to work on self-assessment exercises with seminar leader Anne Apigian.
On the final day of the College Exploration Seminar, students gather at Lydon Library on North Campus to work on self-assessment exercises with seminar leader Anne Apigian.

Despite some persistent encouragement from his family, Anthony Marifiote wasn’t ready to start thinking a

Student Life
Symphonic Band Camp students play under a tent outside Durgin Hall on South Campus, where the camp returned this year after a one-year hiatus because of the pandemic.
Symphonic Band Camp students play under a tent outside Durgin Hall on South Campus, where the camp returned this year after a one-year hiatus because of the pandemic.

Ask Margaret Wall, 20, what she did when UML’s annual weeklong band camp was scrapped last year because of the pa

Student Life
Camden Hedrick, left, and Jayla Josey
Camden Hedrick, left, and Jayla Josey have become "besties" through First to Launch, a new summer bridge program for first-generation college students.

Maddie Emond, an incoming computer science major from Dracut, Massachusetts, signed up for the 

Leadership, Press Release

BOSTON - Dr. Mark Fuller, who has served as interim chancellor of UMass Dartmouth since January, was named permanent chancellor today. Dr. Fuller has served in the interim capacity since January, following nine years as dean of the UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management, which rose to national prominence under his leadership, and three years as UMass Amherst Vice Chancellor for Advancement.  

Research
colorized, highly magnified view of a cluster of SARS-CoV-2 particles
This colorized, highly magnified view of a cluster of SARS-CoV-2 particles was captured with a transmission electron microscope.
Research
"Warning Tick Habitat" sign hangs on a tree post
Ticks can carry bacteria that cause Lyme disease.
Student Life, Impact

The 125th running of the Boston Marathon on Oct. 11 will have special significance for five runners raising money for UMass Medical School’s ALS Cellucci Fund.

“This is a monumental year because it is the 10th anniversary of the UMass ALS Cellucci Fund team participating in the Boston Marathon,” said Julie Bowditch, manager of community fundraising in the UMMS Office of Advancement. “Also, we are running the Boston Marathon the only time it is being held live in October.”

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