Research

	Well, well, wetlands Amy Kendig gleans insight about Minnesota’s abundant wetland ecosystems in the pristine habitats of Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve.
	Metformin: a medical mystery The discovery of a bacteria at a wastewater treatment plant ignited an investigative journey into the clinical mechanisms of a pharmaceutical used to treat diabetes.
	Cowabunga! Scientists thought they’d identified all major players of a critical metabolic pathway. New research shows evidence of more.
	Think fast! With only a few hours to complete their task, students put their creativity and critical thinking skills to the test developing biology-based solutions during the CBS Case Study Competition.
	Looking to the future The investigation of a protein linked to a worse cancer prognosis could pave a way forward for improved cancer treatments.
	Research brief: Innovative detection system differentiates oak wilt and drought University of Minnesota researchers develop a new way to detect oak wilt early and accurately.
	Deer in the lyme-light Research led by Meggan Craft employs helicopters to investigate the spread of disease in Minnesota’s deer populations.
	The insidious pursuit of a salty snack A new study shows that low levels of sodium in plant tissue can cause cannibalistic behavior in a herbivorous butterfly species.
	A nitrogen fixation moonshot A new NASA-funded project will yield basic insights with implications for growing plants on the Moon, Mars and beyond.
	Casting doubt on drought A new study based on the framework of a long-term experiment at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve reveals that the consequences of global change may be worse than we thought.