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Audrey Majeske with sea urchin

Department of Biological Sciences

Decoding a Caribbean Reef Keeper

OU researchers create the first high-quality genome for the long-spined sea urchin, a key player in protecting Caribbean coral reefs

Mathew Seidel and Michael Risner

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Eye Research Institute

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The Science of Sight

Recent grad's research aims to help those affected by vision loss

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Global Recognition

OU faculty recognized among ‘world’s best scientists’ in 2026 rankings

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By Arina Bokas

From Ancient Genes to Modern Machines

Decoding ancient microbial evolution to engineer modern solutions, Dr. Fabia Ursula Battistuzzi uses molecular data and computational tools to trace disease origins and tackle environmental challenges.

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By Arina Bokas

Beyond Clean Energy

By integrating mechanical engineering, materials science and catalytic chemistry, Dr. Francisco Cepeda is helping reshape the way the science thinks about hydrogen and carbon.

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