Bioechemistry undergraduate synthetic biology team wins gold with biofuel innovation
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Mike Wolterbeek,
Thursday, November 03, 2011
An innovative process for combining cyanobacteria and E. coli to produce inexpensive biofuel earned the University of Nevada, Reno International Genetically Engineered Machine student team a gold medal at the America’s iGEM competition in Indianapolis in October. Read more...
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Harvesting wine grapes for science, UNR's research helps world wine industry.
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Mike Wolterbeek,
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
After years of research, and wine tasting, Professor Grant Cramer of the University of Nevada, Reno is making a worldwide impact on the optimization of raising grapes in low rainfall areas, and is researching a gene that improves drought, salinity and cold tolerance that would improve grapevine performance and quality in Nevada. The findings would apply to grape-growing regions worldwide, allowing the $160 billion dollar industry to adjust to climate change. Read more...
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CABNR Fall 2011 Newsletter is now available
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CABNR,
Monday, October 10, 2011
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iGem Wolf Pack Concert an overwhelming success
By
Christie Howard,
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
This past weekend art met science when the student club iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) hosted a fundraiser with hopes of raising enough money to compete in the American Regionals at Indianapolis, Indiana and potentially at the World Championship iGEM Jamboree at MIT, Boston. Read more...
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EPA Offers 40 Fellowships for Undergraduates in Environmental Study
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Georgette Boddie,
Thursday, September 22, 2011
EPA Fellwoship program in environmental fields of study provides $19,700 per year to 40 students. Read more...
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CABNR senators catch up for new year
By
Hannah McMahon,
Monday, August 29, 2011
Despite missing the initial senate training session, both CABNR senators, Haviva Kobany and Drew Sheehy were appointed relatively early in the summer session allowing them time to be selected to a number of senate committees. Read more...
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UNR's Valley Road Field Lab Public Field Day
By
Mike Wolterbeek,
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
On Saturday, Sept. 10, the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources at the University of Nevada, Reno will be hosting the Agricultural Experiment Station Valley Road Field Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read more...
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2011 Foundation Professors Cushman, Keef and Kim honored
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Staff Reporting,
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
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