Renewal Takes Root

Young urban foresters help Oakland’s Urban Releaf transform the concrete jungle one tree at a time.

Beyond a Boutique Genome

Comparing individuals' genomes holds promise for progress in medicine, biology, and much more.

Briefs

News

• 20 Years of Plant and Microbial Biology
• Swimsuits Aid Africa

Lab Book

• Key enzyme tunes fat metabolism
• Using worms and compost to clean up oil spills

Ideas

• Berkeley researchers design solutions that promote sustainability
• Green Propaganda
• Why I Do Science: Sydney Kustu
• Key lessons from EEP 145

Field Notes

• Mapping China's Wetlands
• Slowing exploitation in the Democratic Republic of Congo
• Natural predators help vintners go organic

Alumni Spotlights

Jiro Okochi
Pamela Peeke, M.D., M.P.H.
Michael Colvin and the New Alumni Challenge

Class Notes

 

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