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Six Top Stories that Captured Imaginations Far and Wide
It was a big year for science in the College of Natural Sciences. "Aren't they all?" you might be asking yourself. Point taken. Of course our faculty, postdocs, staff and students are at the forefront of discovery.
Though not all of the amazing work happening in the labs around this campus spread across the Interwebs like crazy ants (ahem), here we present the top six stories of 2013 that did. These are the stories that went particularly viral, catching the eyes and minds of many. Hook 'em!
3-D Printed Microscopic Cages Confine Bacteria in Tiny Zoos for the Study of Infections
By caging bacteria in microscopic houses, scientists at The University of Texas at Austin are studying how communities of bacteria, such as those found in the human gut and lungs, interact and develop infections.
Better Corn the Goal of $2.5 million Grant from the National Science Foundation
Jeff Chen hopes to understand "hybrid vigor" in corn well enough to improve breeding.
Understanding Why Chronic Wounds Don't Heal
The problem with chronic wounds, and the solution, may lie in the war between two bacteria, says Marvin Whitely.
2013 Undergraduate Research Forum Winners
The best and most innovative posters and presentations are recognized with awards judged and sponsored by the university, faculty, alumni and industry.
Scientists Cage Dead Zebras in Africa to Understand the Spread of Anthrax
Scavengers may not play as key a role in spreading anthrax disease through wildlife populations as previously assumed.
Engineering Algae to Make the "Wonder Material" Nanocellulose
Genes from the family of bacteria that produce vinegar, Kombucha tea and nata de coco may help turn algae into solar-powered factories for producing nanocellulose.
Researchers Create New Bacteria Designed to Improve Vaccines
Sixty one newly generated strains of E. coli may improve some vaccines.
Lack of Key Enzyme in the Metabolism of Folic Acid Leads to Birth Defects
Scientists discover the clearest mechanistic link yet between folic acid and birth defects, which helps explain why folic acid dietary supplements don't prevent all neural tube defects.
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