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Navigating muddy waters: What the Gila chub teaches us about the evolving science of taxonomy

Sept. 16, 2025

BIO5 member Jessica Rick is helping shed light on the debate over whether the Gila chub is a distinct species or part of a larger complex, a decision that could reshape conservation protections in the Southwest.

Read more in College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Science
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Study warns pest resistance threatens corn industry's newest biotech defense

Sept. 16, 2025

Corn rootworms are evolving resistance that threatens even the newest biotech defense combining Bt and RNA interference. BIO5 members Bruce Tabashnik and Yves Carrière found the pests adapt quickly, urging integrated pest management to protect crops and farmers.

Read more in U of A News
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WEST–ERDC partnership propels water reuse for national security

Aug. 27, 2025

BIO5 member Andrea Achilli leads the University of Arizona’s role in a $38M U.S. Army ERDC Water Reuse Consortium, advancing smart treatment systems, sustainable brine management, and virus detection.

Read more in U of A Research and Partnerships
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