Researchers in the Coyle Lab have identified unusual growth patterns and their underlying biochemical mechanisms in a single-celled organism on the hunt.
Research
Research in Brief: The What, Why, and How
Research from the Wei and Simcox Labs investigates regulation of a metabolite linked to metabolic diseases.
With Badger Challenge Award, Raman Lab Explores Peptide Treatments for Fighting Cancer
Inspired by new advances in peptide-delivered medications, the Raman Lab is exploring peptides’ potential to disrupt certain cancers.
Mapping Folate Distribution in Mice Reveals Insights into Gut Microbiota
A recent study from the Chaudhari Lab explores the relationship between gut-dwelling bacteria and folate (vitamin B9).
Can We Grow Food in Extraterrestrial Soil?
The Gisriel Lab is exploring whether lunar and Martian soils can support cyanobacteria that are used as food and fuel additives.
Research in Brief: The What, Why, and How
Research from the Raman and Henzler-Wildman Labs uncovers new details about how bacterial cells balance energetic needs to expel antibiotics.
Undergrads Use Campus as Living Laboratory to Investigate Root Microbiomes
Undergraduate students lead a project to identify bacteria living in root ecosystems of two native grasses in Lakeshore Nature Preserve.
Phages Mutated in Space Hint at Biomedical Benefits to Humans on Earth
Research from the Raman Lab hints at how space travel may impact bacteria and phages, including those in our guts.
Research in Brief: The What, Why, and How
Research from the Hoskins Lab uncovers new details about the careful way our genetic material is processed to produce proteins.
Research Follow-up: Preventing Fungal Infections
New research from the Hoskins and Hull Labs points to a promising new avenue for treating harmful fungal infections.