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Calvin University Chimes

Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Salmonella, commonly found in raw and undercooked meat and dairy and known for causing food poisoning, might be redeemed by becoming a bioengineered cancer treatment. Photo courtesy Center for Disease Control.

Bioengineered salmonella may be a potential cancer treatment

Johan Lee
April 7, 2017

For anyone who has ever had food poisoning, the word “salmonella” brings back bad memories. Most of us associate salmonella with the gastrointestinal torment accompanying undercooked chicken, pink...

Study uncovers the role of gut bacteria in the effectiveness of cancer treatments

Anna Michmerhuizen
December 4, 2015

How often do you think about the bacteria living in your intestine? Since these microbes, known as gut bacteria, play an important role in keeping our digestive systems healthy, we all might consider spending...

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Calvin College Professor receives cancer research grant

Bethany Cok
February 13, 2015

By now, it comes as no surprise to learn that another faculty member of the Calvin science department has received a grant to conduct research. Biochemistry professor Brendan Looyenga recently received...

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Abby Leistra: Goldwater Scholar

Joanna Bascom
April 10, 2014

Abby Leistra will be back in the lab this summer for her third consecutive year working with Professor Sinniah’s research group on cancer treatments. Now a junior double major in chemical engineering...

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