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  • Posted on October 5, 2016
    The Inner World of Athletes

    Students in a CALS capstone course used cutting-edge technology to explore a microbial medical mystery

  • Posted on November 20, 2013
    An Astonishing World Revealed

    Microbes 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

    Protecting organic meats from deadly bacteria calls for developing new antimicrobial
    agents from natural sources

  • Posted on June 18, 2013
    Protecting our Pollinators

    Bees, so crucial to our food supply, are dying off at alarming rates. CALS researchers are taking a close look at everything from the microbes in their hives to the landscapes they live in to identify in what conditions bees thrive.

  • Posted on February 28, 2012
    Mystery Solved

    A fungus causes the disease that has killed more than a million bats.

  • Posted on February 26, 2012
    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.

  • 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

  • Posted on February 16, 2011
    O Bioneers

    A new course in bioenergy gets freshmen involved in real-life research challenges

  • 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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    Baby on Board

    Moms on the Go is a CALS fund that covers some travel and childcare expenses for researchers on the field

  • Posted on July 7, 2009
    My Own Miracle Drug

    Personal experiences remind us of the critical need for new antibiotic research.

  • Posted on April 2, 2009
    Micro • brew • ology

    A class that’s all about the perfect beer.