Research

Helpful neighbors make antibiotic persistent bacteria

For bacteria, neighboring species may be key to surviving antibiotics

Research brief: Sweeping global study charts a path forward for climate-resilient agriculture

Researchers take deep look at relationship between agriculture and climate

Seriously fun science

Sasha Wright brings sense of whimsy to innovative research as a new faculty member in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior.

Beyond the blueprint

Aaron Engelhart receives a National Science Foundation CAREER Award in support of his work on nucleic acids.

Boosting immune function for older adults

Researchers discover a breakthrough immunotherapy to reinvigorate aging immune systems.

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

New research shines light on genetic basis of human milk composition and how that influences infants.

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.