Category: Basic Science
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Posted on October 1, 2020
Toward a Truly Anti-Racist Place
This spring and summer delivered difficulties unlike any we have ever seen. But take a moment. Take a breath. And take solace in the fact […]
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Posted on June 11, 2020
A Coalition of Scientists Takes on COVID-19 — with Data
It began with a question from a yoga instructor, sent to the inbox of horticulture professor Brian Yandell. Now it’s a major collaborative effort, […]
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When Challenging Things Happen, Look for the Innovators
I have no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered your lives, just as it has transformed the way CALS operates (at least for […]
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Eight Things Everyone Should Know about . . . Coronaviruses
Coronaviruses come from a large family. It includes four genera and many species that infect a variety of mammals and birds — and sometimes […]
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A Missing Piece in the Genetic Puzzle of High Cholesterol Risk
Precision medicine has the potential to tailor treatments to a patient’s unique genetic sequence. But achieving this precision — or developing new drugs — […]
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Posted on February 25, 2020
‘The Sweeping Landscape of Her Work’
It took a hard-fought battle, but in 1919, after decades of petitions, demonstrations, and arrests, women finally won the right to vote. The passage and […]
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Groundbreaking Women Scholars of CALS
Marguerite Davis, Elizabeth McCoy, and Esther Lederberg were all remarkable researchers and women in their own right, but CALS has seen the likes of many […]
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Research Early, Research Often — and Reap the Benefits
Critical thinking, sound judgement, mental endurance. Exceptional communication and effective collaboration. These aren’t just human resources buzzwords. They’re authentic skills and abilities that anyone can […]
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19 in ’19
The faculty ranks are growing at CALS, and it’s a positive sign for the future of the college. Some major challenges in the last few […]
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Five Things Everyone Should Know about . . . ‘Plant Blindness’ (and How We Can Cure It)
“Plant blindness” is the inability to recognize or notice the plants in one’s environment. For many people, it’s far easier to discern or recall an […]
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‘There’s No War on Science among the American Public’
Turns out science may not be so partisan after all. A recent report analyzing decades of public opinion surveys reveals that the public’s trust in […]
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Posted on October 11, 2019
Science Outreach: A Versatile Training Tool
Genetics professor Xuehua Zhong is a true believer in the power of outreach to instill a love of science in young people and develop mentoring […]