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In the Field: Alumni from CALS Short Courses
Posted onDavid Arndt, Farm and Industry Short Course For David Arndt, Farm and Industry Short Course (FISC) is a family affair. His father attended FISC in […]
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Communicating Science in the Digital Age
Posted onWeb-based science news has placed a higher burden on scientists
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Supporting Food Safety
Posted onWhen Kikkoman wanted to establish a naturally brewed soy sauce plant in Walworth, Wisconsin—an operation that was to become the world’s largest—the company had a […]
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An Astonishing World Revealed
Posted onMicrobes inhabit our bodies by the trillions, yet how they benefit us mostly remains a mystery. As scientists work with animals to illuminate that complex dynamic, they are excited about the potential microbes may hold for human health.
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Meat, With a Touch of Fruit
Posted onProtecting organic meats from deadly bacteria calls for developing new antimicrobial
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The Power of Pizza
Posted onThe pie’s ever-growing popularity has made mozzarella the big cheese in Wisconsin. CALS researchers are helping state cheesemakers feed and grow that demand by developing new varieties for specialized and international markets.
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Targeting a Killer
Posted onCALS researchers are making important advances in detecting and treating septic shock, which is responsible for more than 200,000 deaths a year.
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Tasty Solution
Posted onA CALS–medical school partnership leads to better, safer beverages for people who have trouble swallowing.
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Peru: Potato Exchange Benefits Peruvians
Posted onPeru, farmers hedge their bets. Located 12,000 feet above sea level, on the side of an Andean mountain, Puno has a growing season that’s short, cool and prone to frost.