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Cow, or Über Cow?
A new genetic map shows that centuries of breeding better cows hasn’t emptied the bovine gene pool. At least not yet.
Molten Planet
See how scientists at MU and Washington University are forging a deeper understanding of our planet’s nether regions.
Representative Spaces
Joe Johnson creates beautiful images that complicate our way of looking at everyday things.
Closer Look
Inside MU’s new Brain Imaging Center.
New and Now
Evolving Appetite
Like people, lab rats get a buzz from overeating.
Food of the Gods
Among the ruins in ancient Peru, evidence of repasts past.
Inflammatory Findings
Why bioactive lipids sometimes ‘signal’ inflammatory responses.
Time Treatment
A new finding hints at a better prognosis for bipolar youth.
Brave New Cells
A breakthrough finding pushes porcine fibroblasts toward pluripotency.
Star Power
Comet-like knots provide fireworks for curious astronomers.
Enforcing Equity
If handled properly, gender-based quotas can ensure greater political participation for women.
Profile
The Protein Detective
Dmitry Korkin, bioinformatician and computer scientist, is lifting the veil on rogue polypeptides.
