biofilms

What are Biofilms?

by Amanda Rioux   In this post, I will tell a little bit about the topics the biology students are working on. I will offer simple definitions of some of their areas of study.   Biofilms.  Many of the students are studying biofilms. So, what are biofilms? Biofilms are a collection of microorganism (such as viruses, or… Read more What are Biofilms?

Ask the Scientists: What are you studying, and why is it important?

by: Amanda Rioux and the UMass Dartmouth biology students In my continued series of talking with the biology students at UMass Dartmouth, I have been questioning the students about their individual areas of studies, and why what they are studying is important. Many of the students study life on a microscopic level. We often do… Read more Ask the Scientists: What are you studying, and why is it important?