Tag: Microbiology
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Posted on October 6, 2011
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
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Posted on February 16, 2011
O Bioneers
A new course in bioenergy gets freshmen involved in real-life research challenges
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Posted on February 15, 2011
Alaska: 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.
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Give: Baby on Board
Moms on the Go is a CALS fund that covers some travel and childcare expenses for researchers on the field
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Posted on July 7, 2009
My Own Miracle Drug
Personal experiences remind us of the critical need for new antibiotic research.
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Posted on April 2, 2009
Micro • brew • ology
A class that’s all about the perfect beer.
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Something to Sneeze At
Newly completed genome may reveal cold viruses’ weaknesses.
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Posted on March 2, 2009
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.
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Posted on February 27, 2009
Going to Extremes
Extremeophilic microbes have learned how to deal with
near-boiling temperatures and other brutal conditions. To microbiologists, that makes
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Posted on November 17, 2007
A New Wrinkle
CALS research launches a rival to BoTox.
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Posted on November 16, 2007
Microbial Mixer
CALS’ new microbiology research building is an experiment in collaboration.
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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.