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How a heavy metal musician became a scientist

Jeff Morris used to play in a heavy metal band but is now a BEACON postdoctoral researcher in Rich Lenski’s lab. As he explains in this video, “Being an independent musician pre-adapts you for what you’re going to have to do … Continue reading

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Big horns trump smooth pickup lines every time

From our latest press release: Elk and rhinoceros beetles aren’t diabetic, but to grow big horns and attract mates it appears that the males are insulin-dependent. Ian Dworkin, Michigan State University zoologist, was part of a team that for the … Continue reading

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BEACON co-sponsors math and science day for middle school girls at MSU

MSU graduate student Michelle Vogel, writer of this post, was one of several BEACONites who participated in this event. While the undergrads were vacant from MSU last week, local middle schoolers descended on campus to learn about science. The Graduate … Continue reading

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