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Read article: Using fantasy to promote science
Using fantasy to promote science
 Disease swept across the planes, threatening the dragons of Faerûn. Blue lab coat blowing in the wind, Adrien Seabloom poured over a diagram of dragon species, locations, and possible sources of the disease. He and his trusty lab assistants, a pair of rats peeking out of a pouch, were looking...
Read article: What does the current fight over dispersal of food stamps tell us about food as a political weapon?
What does the current fight over dispersal of food stamps tell us about food as a political weapon?
 Millions of Americans may not receive federal food assistance this month. The Trump administration initially said it would not fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during the government shutdown, which began in October. After two federal judges said the refusal to provide the...
Read article: Illinois professor’s New Yorker story, set in his hometown, examines racial, class struggles
Illinois professor’s New Yorker story, set in his hometown, examines racial, class struggles
 David Wright Faladé examines race, class and gender through the eyes of a young college woman spending time in her small Texas hometown in his new short story, “Amarillo Boulevard,” which ...
Read article: New AI tool helps match enzymes to substrates
New AI tool helps match enzymes to substrates
 A new artificial intelligence-powered tool can help researchers determine how well an enzyme fits with a desired target, helping them find the best enzyme and substrate combination for applications from catalysis to medicine to manufacturing.Led by Huimin Zhao, a professor of...
Read article: How do bacteria become resistant to antibiotics?
How do bacteria become resistant to antibiotics?
 A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the deadly drug-resistant bacteria NDM-CRE found a 70% rise in infections in the U.S. between 2019 and 2023. Also known as “nightmare bacteria,” NDM-CRE has few effective treatment options and high mortality rates. Brenda...
Read article: 2026 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture speaker announced
2026 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture speaker announced
 Psychology and neuroscience professor Kara Federmeier will deliver the 2026 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture at Alice Campbell Alumni Center 4 p.m. March 4, 2026.The...

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