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Peter Schiffer, a professor of physics at Yale University, will become Princeton’s next dean for research, effective Aug. 28.
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Research News - 2021

Diagram depicting the crystal structure of Mak1 bound to the drug acarbose
Oral and gut microbes can inactivate an antidiabetic drug, Princeton scientists find
Dec. 21, 2021
Physical Sciences
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Researchers find the best way for bacteria to navigate maze-like environments
Dec. 9, 2021
Engineering
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Mohammad Seyedsayamdost to receive Dean for Research Award for Distinguished Innovation for method of discovering “hidden” antibiotics
Nov. 30, 2021
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