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Biological Sciences

Explore the science of life

Research in the biological sciences spans a number of areas including environmental science and policy, conservation biology, molecular evolution, and microbial ecology. These fields link to efforts across the university including the Institute for Sustainable Earth that addresses pressing issues of sustainability and resilience challenges, as well as the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation that offers conservation biology education and training.

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Environmental Science and Policy

Forensic Science Program

School of Systems of Biology

Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation

Biological Sciences Spotlight: Mosquito Surveillance Fights Deadly Viruses

George Mason University’s Biomedical Research Laboratory partners with Prince William County to track and test mosquitoes for West Nile virus. Since 2016, the program has helped target outbreaks, reduce disease spread, and expand research into mosquito-borne illnesses locally and globally.

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Students part of the Landolt Space Mission

Science focus on Five of Seven Grand Challenge Initiative First Round Projects Selected

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George Mason funds seven GCI catalyst research projects driving bold solutions for a prosperous future

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Advancing science to power Fairfax County’s growing economy

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Daisuke Tokuda (left) with Paul Dirmeyer (right).

George Mason University and University of Tokyo Scientists Mine Past Air Temperature Forecasts, Lower Cost With Greater Subseasonal Prediction Accuracy

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