Research

	A treasure hunt for adaptive trees Nick LaBonte tries to beat the climate curve in the Superior National Forest by collecting tree seeds at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve.
	A new evolutionary frontier Maria Kalambokidis takes on the daunting task of re-framing the study of the origins of life.
	A clearer picture of DNA repair Lexy von Diezmann uses high-resolution imaging to follow the movements of ZHP-3, a protein known to be involved in mending DNA.
	Research brief: Uncovering the role of beta diversity in ecosystems Researchers aim to better understand beta diversity through work at Cedar Creek.
	A whole-hearted approach to science education Sarah Eddy seeks to improve the climate of biology classrooms.
	Proteases are like poetry Romas Kazlauskas reflects on a decade of advancements in protein engineering.
	Research brief: Diamonds are "forever", PFAS are not Researchers identify a path toward potentially breaking down polyflourinated chemicals.
	The research bug I fell in love with Itasca and field research as an undergraduate. I returned this summer as a graduate student to study Giant Water Bugs.
	Five seedlings to rule them all Research scientist Karen Castillioni investigates biodiversity at a large scale.
	The dark side of colored nectars Evin Magner analyzes the black nectar of Melianthus minor.