by Michael Winikoff | Jan 22, 2021
Understanding a Toxic Necessity BioTechnology Institute Research by Janelle Bazurto Reed Grumann (writer) Image courtesy of Janelle Buzurto. Timecourse of Methylobacterium chemotaxing toward a capillary tube that has a formaldehyde plug in it. (Zero and five minutes)....
by Michael Winikoff | Jan 22, 2021
Fighting Farmland Pollution with Fungi MnDRIVE-sponsored research by Laura Bender Kyle Wong (writer) With support from the MnDRIVE Environment Initiative, doctoral candidate Laura Bender harnesses the power of soil fungi to help plants absorb pollutants To ensure a...
by Michael Winikoff | Jan 14, 2021
An End in Sight For “Forever Chemicals” MnDRIVE-sponsored research by Mikael Elias and Lawrence Wackett Caroline Frischmon (writer) MnDRIVE researchers Mikael Elias and Lawrence Wackett are studying Acidimicrobium in hopes of harnessing the bacteria’s PFAS-degrading...
by Michael Winikoff | Jan 14, 2021
Moving forward towards environmental justice Caroline Frischmon (writer) The MPCA connects with community organizations to address environmental inequities in the state People of color in Minnesota face a 91% chance of breathing polluted air at home, compared to just...
by Michael Winikoff | Jan 14, 2021
MPCA responds to new TCE ban in Minnesota Caroline Frischmon (writer) In May 2020, Minnesota became the first state to ban the industrial solvent trichloroethylene (TCE). The chemical is a known carcinogen and can negatively affect liver and kidney function, the...
