Category: Cover Story
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Posted on October 30, 2008
Grain of Doubt
Overuse of corn has clouded the image of America’s biggest crop. Can genetics help reshape corn’s future?
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Posted on June 29, 2008
Do these genes make me look fat?
Scientists are probing the complex relationship between our DNA and our diets to unravel the root causes of obesity. But for those seeking a simple solution to the worldwide fat epidemic, their answers may be hard to swallow.
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Posted on January 23, 2008
Bearing South
With a growing population and expanding range, Wisconsin black bears are on the move. CALS researchers are studying their path to figure out where they’ll end up.
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Posted on October 17, 2007
The Hidden Power of Plants
Grasses and crop residues could become the alternative fuels of the future, but scientists must first unlock their energy. With a new $125 million grant, CALS scientists are turning everywhere––even to insects––to figure out how.