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

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

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.

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

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

A class that’s all about the perfect beer.

Newly completed genome may reveal cold viruses’ weaknesses.

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.

Extremeophilic microbes have learned how to deal with
near-boiling temperatures and other brutal conditions. To microbiologists, that makes
them fascinating—and useful.

CALS research launches a rival to BoTox.

CALS’ new microbiology research building is an experiment in collaboration.

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.