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Microbiology Milestone: Herbert W. Conn, Lifetime Achievements
ASM honored microbiologist Herbert W. Conn (1859–1917) last year, designating the University of Connecticut its 8th Milestones in Microbiology site. The October 2013 dedication ceremony included a symposium highlighting Conn's many achievements in microbiology research and teaching, while al...
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Herbert W. Conn: Formative Decades of Microbiology and Evolutionary Biology
The Wesleyan Biology Department conference room showcases several portraits of distinguished biologists from its history, including one depicting Herbert W. Conn (1859–1917) as a dashing young man sporting a double-breasted suit, pince-nez, and a perfect Van Dyke beard. Conn made outstanding cont...
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The Human Microbiome: Getting Personal
Through reliance on DNA sequencing and associated bioinformatics techniques, we are vastly expanding our understanding of the human microbiome. Each of us harbors a unique microbiome, and its characteristics play an important role in differentiating us from one another. Our microbes contribute to...
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