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University of Houston
Department of Biology & Biochemistry
369 Science & Research Building 2
Houston, Texas 77204-5001
713.743.2666

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PNAS Classic Article Covers 1977 Evolutionary Biology Paper Co-Authored by UH's George Fox
Perspective piece addresses the work of Fox and Carl Woese, Fox's mentor at University of Illinois.

UH Researchers Explain Hormonal Role in Glucose and Fat Metabolism
Possible treatment options could result for diabetes, obesity and heart disease.

UH Scientists Visit Coastal Wetlands in China
Professor Steven Pennings and postdoctoral fellow, Hongyu Guo, are exploring potential collaborations with wetland research groups in three Chinese cities.

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