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Molecular ‘blueprint’ illuminates how plants perceive light

Biologist Richard Vierstra has revealed the structure of a vital photoreceptor in plants with implications for agricultural and “green” bioengineering practices.

Seismic study reveals key reason why Patagonia is rising as glaciers melt

Craver wins National Science Foundation grant

Carl F. Craver, a professor of philosophy and of philosophy-neuroscience-psychology in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, has won a grant of $282,603 from the National Science Foundation.

Using microbes to make carbon-neutral fuel

A team led by biologist Arpita Bose in Arts & Sciences modified a microbe so that it can produce a biofuel using only carbon dioxide, solar panel-generated electricity and light.