The role genes play in mother’s milk—and baby’s health

New research shines light on genetic basis of human milk composition.

Science fiction to science fact

Graduate student and recent NASA FINESST grant recipient Peter Winslow explores the possibility of extraterrestrial life.

Resilient crops on demand

A gene-editing discovery will expedite the breeding of climate-adapted plants.

Setting graduate students up for success

Biology Teaching and Learning researchers receive nearly $1M to study the ways how graduate program structures impact student success.

Are roadsides safe for monarchs?

When it comes to road salts, monarchs have nothing to worry about.

Burnt out

Chris Wojan explores the potential of prescribed fires to reduce the spread of tick-borne disease.

Casting a wide net(work)

A revolutionary approach to ecological research helps Elizabeth Borer earn top University of Minnesota honor.

Nothing is forever

A new discovery offers hope for a path forward in degrading PFAS chemicals.

A species in bloom

New research reveals the role climate plays in the evolution of a California wildflower.

Bioeconomy or bust

A group of scientists finalize the framework to design the first engineered cell.