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Convergence

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Synthetic Biology

BU Engineer Builds Next-Gen Sensors with Mix of Living Cells and Tiny Electronics

October 23, 2025

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Research Accolades

Boston University Receives Major Multimillion Dollar NIH Grant for Women’s Health Research

September 15, 2025

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University News

Boston University Appoints Kenneth Lutchen to Top Research Job

September 5, 2025

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Encryption

Our Online World Relies on Encryption. What Happens If It Fails?

June 2, 2025

Innovator of the Year

Pulmonologist Darrell Kotton Is BU’s Innovator of the Year

May 1, 2025

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Hearing Loss

Trouble Hearing in Noisy Places and Crowded Spaces? Researchers Say New BU-Developed Algorithm Could Help Hearing Aid Users

April 22, 2025

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Accolades

BU’s Kenneth Lutchen Named AAAS Fellow

March 27, 2025

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Pandemics

Are We Ready for the Next Pandemic? 5 Reasons to Feel Confident—and 5 to Be Worried

March 11, 2025

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Research

What Is Convergent Research and Why Is BU Embracing It?

March 6, 2025

What Is Convergent Research and Why Is BU Embracing It?