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A close-up view of anaerobic gut fungi under the microscope. Armed with powerful plant-degrading enzymes and a dense network of hyphae, these specialized microbes break down tough lignocellulosic plant matter in the absence of oxygen.

Two UCSB-led projects selected for DOE’s Genesis Mission

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Quantum Artistry

Methods and Models

Faint Galactic Halos

Life Lessons
Simulation of cells’ response to electrical pulses

On the Pulse

Physics at the Edge
Undergraduate students Haley Bowden and Ryan Sadjadi

Golden Undergrads

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