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Genetic sequencing uncovers unexpected source of pathogens in floodwaters
Lois Yoksoulian
Researchers report in the journal Geohealth that local rivers and streams were the source of the Salmonella enterica contamination along coastal North Carolina…
Genetics of host plants determine what microorganisms they attract
Ananya Sen
Plants often develop communities with microorganisms in their roots, which influences plant health and development. Although the recruitment of these microbes is dictated by…
Pesticides and adjuvants disrupt honey bee’s sense of smell
Ananya Sen
It has long been known that exposure to pesticide sprays is harmful to honey bees. In a new study, researchers have uncovered the effect of such sprays on the sense of smell in…
IGB Early Innovator Program
The IGB Early Innovator Program (EIP) is a 10-week summer program hosted by the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB) designed to teach participants the skills…
Harnessing microbial consortia to tackle plastic pollution
Bethan Owen
Plastic pollution is increasing rapidly. Every year, the world produces 390 tons of plastic, with a staggering 91% destined for incineration or landfill disposal. Consequently…
New model allows for learning and prediction of microbial interactions
Shelby Lawson
A tiny but prolific world of microbes encompasses everything around us, both inside and out. Microbiomes, which are comprised of diverse communities of microbes, play a pivotal…
Combined use of alcohol and THC can affect rat brains, study finds
Ananya Sen
The increased legalization of cannabis over the past several years can potentially increase its co-use with alcohol. Concerningly, very few studies have looked at the effects…
In TED Talk, Long describes three photosynthetic changes that boost crop yields
Diana Yates
In a newly released TED Talk, Stephen Long (BSD/CABBI/GEGC), a professor of plant biology and crop sciences, detailed his and…
Fish brains may provide insight into the molecular basis of decision-making
Kevin Neumann
How do animals make decisions when faced with competing demands, and how have decision making processes evolved over time? In a recent publication in Biology Letters, Tina…
