Stories
Fatty Acids Like Omega-3 Play a Role in Our Genes
How do fatty acids such as omega-3 play a role in human health? WID researchers are looking to the genome for answers.
Keeping an Open Mind about Open-Access Science
For Open Access Week, the WID community is thinking more about what it means to be "open" in the world of scientific research. Discovery Fellow Dorothea Salo makes the case that a new era of sharing might be more beneficial than we think.
Closing the Loop on Big Data… One Beer at a Time
WID researchers develop algorithms for many applications and industries, but one side project boasts a more playful goal: Mapping brew preferences.
‘Smart’ Medical Material Aims to Unfurl at 98.6 Degrees
WID scientists are refining "smart" plastics that change shape based on temperature.
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