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KU Biodiversity Institute Renovation Creates Eight Laboratories and Will Expand Research
The KU Biodiversity Institute announces completion of a two-year, $3.5 million renovation that has modernized the laboratories in 110-year-old Dyche Hall for 21st century research and student training about the life of theplanet. A dedication reception and tours are planned from 3-5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12.Learn More About the Biodiversity Institute
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