Mystery Solved
A fungus causes the disease that has killed more than a million bats.
Posts Tagged ‘Microbiology’
Tech Transfer Showcase
The discovery-to-marketplace trail blazed by Harry Steenbock remains strong today. Here are some CALS-based businesses you should know about.
Sabrina R. Mueller-Spitz
BS Soil Science, MS Soil Science
The Infection Eaters
Marcin Filutowicz stumbled upon a potentially powerful biotherapy—using amoebas that feast on antibiotic-resistant bacteria to cure such ills as staph infections and diabetic ulcers
O Bioneers
A new course in bioenergy gets freshmen involved in real-life research challenges
When the Deep Freeze Thaws
The melting of Arctic permafrost has vast implications for our global climate. CALS professor James Bockheim is studying cores of the frozen soil to gain a glimpse into their future.
Baby on Board
Moms on the Go is a CALS fund that covers some travel and childcare expenses for researchers on the field
My Own Miracle Drug
Personal experiences remind us of the critical need for new antibiotic research.
What's in the Water?
When disease-causing microbes find their way in Wisconsin's water supply, Sharon Long uses the tools of microbiology to spot them-and find their source.
Going to Extremes
Extremeophilic microbes have learned how to deal with near-boiling temperatures and other brutal conditions. To microbiologists, that makes them fascinating—and useful.