Research

	Bioeconomy or bust A group of scientists finalize the framework to design the first engineered cell.
	An ecological underdog Mariana Cardenas conducts research on lichens, mosses and cyanobacteria in Cedar Creek’s long-term experiments.
	Research brief: Minnesota’s invasive tansy spread impacted by land use Researchers look into reasons behind spread of Tanacetum vulgare
	Research brief: Lichen partnerships challenged by changes in the Northwoods Researchers explore the impact of climate change on lichen.
	Following up with Cedar Creek's fishers Wildlife biologist Michael Joyce investigates the population dynamics and habitat use of a Minnesota predator belonging to the weasel family.
	A good statistical model An award-winning instructor guides undergraduates in seeing the world through a biostatistical lens.
	To catch a dragonfly Emily Schilling leads research on the migratory journey of the Canada darner.
	Research brief: Exploring extremes in the search for life on Mars CBS researchers study how the unique geochemical environment on Mars could shape life in the past or present.
	What stem cells could teach us about schizophrenia Stephanie Santarriaga utilizes emerging technologies to examine the cellular biology of mental illness.
	A tipping point The future of above-ground carbon hangs in the balance between two types of wood-rotting fungi.