Research

	Enlisting bacteria for good Microbes’ fast-track evolution offers hope for remediating combat-related chemical contamination
	A passion for high-impact drug delivery solutions Sofiya Ismagilova is researching exosome and mRNA delivery systems while supporting peers interested in advanced research and education.
	A MIGHTY undertaking University of Minnesota researchers lead key effort in up to $28M ARPA-H project to harness phages to enhance human health.
	Life on the threshold New Plant and Microbial Biology faculty member Chris Smith-Martin seeks to understand the survival strategies of trees.
	The science of swallowing A new faculty member in the Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development studies biological mechanisms linked to head and throat cancer, aging, and more.
	Beyond the basics A new assistant professor in the Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development takes a closer look at the biological and chemical make-up of a cell.
	Getting down to [biology] business A new course provides STEM students with essential skills for launching a biotech startup.
	The worm curator Alumnus Aric Daul maintains the world’s largest collection of an important model organism.
	Q&A with Serina Robinson A U of M alum with ties to the College of Biological Sciences is celebrated as one of the American Chemical Society’s Rising Stars in Environmental Research.
	BTL shares a decade of insights The department’s 10th anniversary symposium highlighted evidence-based approaches to biology teaching and learning.