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Genetics of host plants determine what microorganisms they attract
Ananya Sen
Plants often develop communities with microorganisms in their roots, which influences plant health and development.
Pesticides and adjuvants disrupt honey bee’s sense of smell
Ananya Sen
It has long been known that exposure to pesticide sprays is harmful to honey bees.
IGB Early Innovator Program
The IGB Early Innovator Program (EIP) is a 10-week summer program hosted by the Carl R.
Genome Day brings the wonders of genetics and nature to life
Kevin Neumann
From microorganisms and DNA extraction to poison frogs and lemon-scented ants, the Carl R.
Harnessing microbial consortia to tackle plastic pollution
Bethan Owen
Plastic pollution is increasing rapidly. Every year, the world produces 390 tons of plastic, with a staggering 91% destined for incineration or landfill disposal.
New model allows for learning and prediction of microbial interactions
Shelby Lawson
A tiny but prolific world of microbes encompasses everything around us, both inside and out.
Combined use of alcohol and THC can affect rat brains, study finds
Ananya Sen
The increased legalization of cannabis over the past several years can potentially increase its co-use with alcohol.
In TED Talk, Long describes three photosynthetic changes that boost crop yields
Diana Yates
In a newly released TED Talk,
Fish brains may provide insight into the molecular basis of decision-making
Kevin Neumann
How do animals make decisions when faced with competing demands, and how have decision making processes evolved over time?
Team discovers rules for breaking into Pseudomonas
Diana Yates
Researchers report in the journal Nature that they have found a way to get antibacterial drugs through the nearly impenetrable outer membrane of Pseudomonas aeruginosa,
Fish IgM structure sheds light on antibody evolution, study finds
Ananya Sen
Antibodies—proteins that are produced by our immune system to protect us—are crucial for recognizing and getting rid of unwanted substances, or antigens, in our body.
Unprecedented Compound Takes a Step Toward Breast Cancer Clinical Trials
Jonathan King
Estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer is the most common form of breast cancer, affecting approximately 75% of breast cancer patients.
