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Closeup of a mosquito antennae being prepped for a calcium imaging assay in the Drexel Afify Lab.

Decoding Smells that Attract and Repel the Malaria Mosquito

On World Malaria Day, we met with Ali Afify, PhD, assistant professor of biology, to find out how malaria mosquitos use their keen sense of smell (olfaction) to bite us and make egg-laying decisions. The Afify lab at Drexel University is pioneering new malaria mosquito control methods, by exploring safe chemical repellents that can prevent biting and egg-laying where humans live.

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College of Arts and Sciences Celebrates Student Achievement on Honors Day 2025

The College of Arts and Sciences' annual Honors Day event gives our faculty, staff and alumni an opportunity to honor our students’ achievements in the classroom, lab and community.

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Student presents at ASURS conference

Students Present Research Projects at ASURS Fund Conference

Students in the third cohort of the Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Support (ASURS) Fund presented their final projects to Drexel students, faculty and alumni during a round of lightning talks and poster presentations.

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