USDA Agricultural Research Service
September 10, 2010
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Blocking E. coli bacteria before they move in:
An ARS researcher and his colleagues have discovered key gene and chemical interactions that allow Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 bacteria to colonize the gut of cattle, which can both host and shed the deadly human pathogen. (9/7)
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2010/100907.htm
The first genomic map of the domesticated turkey:
ARS scientists and their university colleagues have sequenced the majority of the genome of Meleagris gallopavo, the domesticated turkey, creating the first-ever turkey genome map, which could help growers to more efficiently produce bigger, meatier turkeys. (9/8)
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2010/100908.htm
Tapping into corn's tropical diversity:
ARS researchers are tapping into the genetic diversity of corn from the tropics to improve varieties grown in the United States and other temperate regions. (9/9)
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2010/100909.htm
Tracking triclosan's field footprint:
A study by ARS scientists and cooperators provides new details about how fertilizing soils with biosolids also introduces triclosan-an antibacterial agent in soaps and other cleaning supplies-into the environment. (9/10)
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2010/100910.htm
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