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"Carolina Scientific Magazine, SPRING 2026 | Volume 21 | Issue 2 —A SECRET IN A BIRDSONG—full story on page 14" image has a green tree cover with a small brown bird and a white flowerBiochemistry and Biophysics research labs and principal investigators are prominently featured in the Spring 2026, vol. 21, issue 2, of Carolina Scientific, continuing a strong record of successful research amplification this academic year.


This issue highlights multiple faculty and research stories from our department, including:

  • Pages 22–23 – Dr. David Paul, “From Cut to Clot”
  • Pages 26–27 – Dr. Bill Marzluff, “The Rise and Fall of Histones”
  • Pages 16–17 – Dr. Silvia Ramos, “Spotting the Sequence”

In addition to the print magazine, the Carolina Scientific Online Blog (Issue 3) features expanded coverage of Biochemistry and Biophysics research, further extending the reach of our scientific community. Featured articles include:

  • How studying protein expression can change the way we look at non-genetic diseases (Dr. Xian Chen’s lab)
  • The Building Blocks of Nature: Rise of Protein Design (Dr. Brian Kuhlman’s lab)

These placements reflect the Communications team’s ongoing commitment to elevating faculty research, increasing visibility for our labs and cores, and connecting Biochemistry and Biophysics science with broader campus and public audiences. Special thanks to our communications team and to the undergraduate science writers.

The issue is now available to read online or in print at the Frank Porter Graham Student Union (while supplies last).