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Rooted in Nature: A Bio-Inspired Strategy Using Bacteria to Enhance Plant Fitness

A biologist takes inspiration from fungus-growing ants in his research with microbes that grow on roots in soil.

Research

A Break in a Longstanding Mystery about Origin of Complex Life

Breathe easy. It appears our microbial ancestors used oxygen, too.

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In Memorium of Bill Cade

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Meet Stengl-Wyer Scholar: Julia Schap

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Calling on Volunteers!

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Meet Stengl-Wyer Fellow: Leeah Richardson

Texas Global

Passport to Possibility: Inspiring Global Careers

Jennifer Fritz offers science students culturally immersive experiences combining academic rigor with the numerous benefits of studying in a different country.

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Microbiology and Mentoring: Meet Grad Student Mariangel Correa Orellana

Driven by her love for the ocean, one student studies how Hawaiian shrimp interact with microbes and temperature.

Research

Destroying Crazy Ant Nest Structure Makes Them Vulnerable to Pathogens

Research initiated at a UT field station keeps progressing. That is good news for a war on an invasive species.