Tag: Microbiology
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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.