Author: caschneider3
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Posted on December 27, 2023
Multitasking microbes: UW–Madison scientists engineer bacteria to make two valuable products from plant fiber
We often look to the smallest lifeforms for help solving the biggest problems: Microbes help make foods and beverages, cure diseases, treat waste and even […]
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Posted on December 14, 2023
New research offers insights into the biochemistry that makes grasses flower
Floral timing has major implications for agricultural crops because flowering is a key stage in their reproductive process. Biochemical pathways that lead to flowering have […]
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Posted on December 6, 2023
2024 OGRAIN Organic Grain Conference offered in February
The 2024 OGRAIN Organic Grain Conference will be held Feb. 2-3, with an optional Regenerative Organic Event on Feb. 1. The conference will take place […]
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Posted on December 4, 2023
Registration open for 2024 Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum
The 2024 Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum, which has the theme “Rural Livability in Wisconsin,” is set for Tuesday, Jan. 23 on the University of Wisconsin–Madison […]
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Posted on November 27, 2023
New antifungal molecule kills fungi without toxicity in human cells, mice
A new antifungal molecule, devised by tweaking the structure of prominent antifungal drug Amphotericin B, has the potential to harness the drug’s power against fungal […]
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Posted on November 15, 2023
Research on beer fermentation yeast reveals unexpected evolutionary process
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison made an unexpected discovery while studying a strain of yeast closely related to the kind used to ferment beer […]
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Grass and shrublands burn more land and homes than forest fires
When people think of wildfires, they often think of huge forests burning and flames jumping from tree to tree. But according to new research led […]
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Posted on November 13, 2023
Representative science: Judith Simcox looks to diversify researchers to address health care disparities
Judith Simcox can trace the course of her research career all the way back to high school. Her class was given an assignment to explore a […]
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Posted on November 6, 2023
One civet coffee, please — hold the poop
Thailand produces some of the most expensive coffee in the world, as much as $100 a cup or $600 per pound in some countries. The […]