Exploring the genomics of ant societies

26 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Ongoing through Sunday, July 5, 2009

Two Emory researchers are breaking new ground in the understanding of ants. Nicole Gerardo, assistant professor of biology, and James Taylor, assistant professor of biology and math and computer science, are using DNA sequencing technology to explore the genomics of agricultural ant societies. "If we can understand how these ants have evolved to process huge amounts of organic material over 50 million years, we might discover more efficient ways to process our own waste materials, produce bio-fuels, or improve our agricultural methods," says Gerardo.

To read more about their research, see the link below to the "Emory Report" article.

More info: www.emory.edu…

Art of Publishing Workshop examines academic publishing

30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Ongoing through Thursday, July 9, 2009

In April 2009, leading editors of social science journals met at Emory to discuss the “Art of Publishing,” organized by the Economics Department. You'll find more information, including video and audio, at the link below.

More info: www.economics.emory.edu…

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Exploring the genomics of ant societies

Art of Publishing Workshop examines academic publishing