A team led by environmental microbiologist Jonathan Klassen at the University of Connecticut and natural products chemist Marcy Balunas at the University of Michigan has found that the ants sniff out diseased fungus by detecting chemicals called peptaibols. See full story in UConn Today

The MCB department is proud to announce that Danielle Arsenault and Brenden Griffith have been named the 2022-2023 Outstanding MCB TAs in recognition of their outstanding contributions, professional dedication to inspiring student learning and commitment to education. Please join us in congratulating Danielle and Brenden on their notable accomplishments!