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The "5" in BIO5

Agriculture. Engineering. Medicine. Pharmacy. Science. These are the five original disciplines BIO5 harnessed to forge solutions to the complex biology-based challenges affecting humanity today.
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Why be science literate?

Science surrounds us, from news about personalized medicine, targeted drug therapies and genetically modified organisms on the pages of The New York Times, to stories in People magazine about celebrities battling disease.
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Why support BIO5?

What do you care about? Finding cures for cancer, asthma, alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and other devastating diseases? Ending hunger around the world? Tackling obesity in America through more nutritious foods?
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BIO5 science makes a difference

Student and staff scientists working in BIO5 faculty labs were asked to explain what they do and why it’s important in 40 words or less.
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