Biological Sciences

A researcher works on biosensors attached to oysters in a lab, part of ongoing efforts to monitor oyster health in real time.

Innovations in New Hampshire Aquaculture

Discover how aquaculture research supported by the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station is advancing sustainability, from oyster health monitoring to combating sea lice to supporting marine growth. Read More

Recent Stories

  • Dr. Kristen Johnson, right, working in the lab with students
    - Mentor Highlights: Dr. Kristen Johnson
    Kristen Johnson, assistant professor of biotechnology at UNH Manchester, was recently featured in Inquiry, the annual undergraduate research journal of UNH. Read More
  • Students in the lab at UNH Manchester
    - From Here to Healthcare Career
    The Health Professions Program at UNH is designed to help students who have a bachelor's degree pursue professional or graduate study in various health fields. Read More
  • Biotechnology major Ethan Edwards '23 processes nasal swabs in UNH Manchester's on-campus COVID testing lab.
    - Making the Most of Research Opportunities
    From the time he was a freshman, biotechnology major Ethan Edwards '23 has taken advantage of all the hands-on experiences UNH Manchester could provide, from conducting and ... Read More
  • Alyssa Stasse examines oysters collected from the Great Bay Estuary
    - Pearl of Hope
    UNH researchers have collected new data that will aid oyster restoration in New Hampshire's Great Bay Estuary and support ongoing efforts to understand the ecological changes... Read More
  • Parasitic wasp model
    - The Right Bite
    A study of a previously undescribed group of parasitic wasps has uncovered new information about their mandible, or jaw, function. The discovery is an intriguing development in... Read More
  • Albion Hodgdon's discovered documents
    - Herbarium Gets in Touch With Its Roots
    A treasure trove of long-forgotten documents from Albion Hodgdon, one of UNH’s most influential professors and scientists, has been discovered. Read More
  • Dianne Moschitta '22
    - Life in the Lab
    A passion for plant biology brought Dianne Moschitta '22 to UNH Manchester. Now, she's taking advantage of laboratory experiences to prepare her for a future in biotechnology. Read More
  • Students work on the plasmid toolbox
    - A Hypothesis, a Collaboration and a Solution
    It isn’t often that an entire class of undergraduate students has an opportunity to fill a scientific knowledge gap that may eventually lead to the design of better drugs or... Read More
  • UNH Manchester's STEM Teaching Fellows meet via Zoom with Boys and Girls Club STEM director Keith Darling to plan outreach activities
    - STEM Outreach Success
    The COVID pandemic provided no shortage of opportunities for organizations to adapt, and that’s precisely what four STEM Teaching Fellows did when they developed outreach... Read More
  • Researcher stands alone in marsh
    - Keeping Great Marsh Great
    With a $3.1 million grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, UNH researchers will work to protect Great Marsh in northern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Read More