Research

Ranked 13th in the nation among public research institutions, The University of Arizona is committed to building on its strength in the life sciences. The BIO5 Institute is at the heart of the UA's efforts to strengthen life sciences research capabilities and plays a vital role in regional and state bioscience economic and workforce development plans. Examples of BIO5's research includes:

UA Researchers Put the Bite on Mosquitoes

James Gathany, CDCFew things sting like a mosquito's bite--especially if that bite carries a disease such as malaria, yellow fever, Dengue fever, or West Nile virus. But if a team of University of Arizona (UA) life sciences researchers has their way, one day mosquito bites may prove deadly to the mosquitoes as well.
 

First Documented Case of Pest Resistance to Biotech Cotton

Cotton Insect CornerBollworm, Helicoverpa zea, is a major pest of cotton in the southeastern U.S.By: Mari N. Jensen, UA College of Science

A pest insect known as bollworm is the first to evolve resistance in the field to plants modified to produce an insecticide called Bt, according to a new research report.
 

Keeping Chromosomes From Cuddling Up

Helen F. Smith, UA

By: Mari N. Jensen, UA College of Science

If chromosomes snuggle up too closely at the wrong times, the results can be genetic disaster. Now University of Arizona researchers have found the molecular machines in fruit flies that yank chromosomes, the DNA-carrying structures, apart when necessary.

Understanding Underground Stems Focus of $4 million NSF Grant

Dr. David GangAnyone who's tried to remove Bermuda grass from their yard knows about plant rhizomes. These stubborn underground stems give weeds, and other plants, many advantages, not the least of which is that even after you remove the above-ground plant, only a small portion of the underground stem needs to remain for the plant to survive and try to take over your yard once more.

UA researchers help unlock the genetic secrets of corn

Relying on a genetic "physical map" developed by University of Arizona plant scientists, researchers from Washington University, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Iowa State University, and the UA have completed a working draft of the corn genome. By unlocking the genetic secrets of this crop vital to U.S. agriculture, the researchers have gained information that could ultimately help society deal with drought, global warming, population pressures, and increasing energy needs.
 

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