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Fundamentals of Biochemistry is designed for undergraduate and graduate students whose educational needs can be best satisfied by a one-semester biochemistry course. Introductory chemistry, organic chemistry, and biology are prerequisites for enrollment in BCH401G. BCH401G will introduce students to the general families of biomolecules that comprise biochemistry and the principles that integrate biochemistry with other chemical and biological disciplines. Questions? Please contact David Watt, Course Director at dwatt@uky.edu

Congratulations to Sam Turco, Ph.D. for outstanding instructor in a first-year course. This marks the sixth year in a row that Dr. Turco has won this prestigious award (2007-2012).

Researchers at UK have discovered a new cellular mechanism that may better explain what causes amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.  ALS is a neurodegenerative disease that involves the death of motor neurons, leading to the muscle weakness and atrophy.