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The Intermediate and Advanced Drawing classes collaborated with a biology research lab to study oral microbiomes and how they tie into into a person's understanding of their identity.

Art and biology students participate in creative collaboration

By Sierra Guardiola, Life and Culture Editor • March 21, 2018
“In making art, ideally you know what is happening in your world,” Sarah Sutton said. “Understanding current science for art students is really important.”
Sophomore Leah Larsen and junior Jacqueline Alexander researched gene mutations in roundworms which determine if they are resting or dying. Alexander is still working on this project.

Q&A: Ithaca College biology students research gene mutations

By Meg Tippett, Staff Writer • October 5, 2016
C. elegans, a specific type of roundworm, have been the subject of careful study for sophomore Leah Larsen and junior Jacqueline Alexander.
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