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UW-Madison Sequencing Effort To Chart Ants And Their Ecosystem
High-schoolers and undergrads will help map genomes of symbiotic ants, fungi and bacteria >>
High-schoolers and undergrads will help map genomes of symbiotic ants, fungi and bacteria >>
Nestled within the twisting fungus gardens of leaf-cutter ants exists a complex symbiotic web that has evolved over millions of years. Now, with the help of a major genomic sequencing grant from Roche Applied Science, scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will be able to analyze these interactions at the molecular scale.
When it comes to regulating nanotechnology, a new study reveals that the views of nanoscientists differ from those of the general public. Researchers found that while the public tends to focus on the benefits – rather than potential environmental and health risks – when making decisions about nanotechnology regulation, scientists mainly focus on potential risks and economic values.