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1. Jonathan Walton 1953-2018: We are saddened that Jonathan Walton passed away on October 18, 2018 after a brief illness.; Tags: Walton lab; By By Christoph Benning

2. Scratching the genetic surface of poisonous mushrooms: The Walton lab has sequenced the genomes of two species of poisonous Amanita mushrooms, with an eye towards harnessing them for medicinal and biological uses.; Tags: Walton lab, fundamental research; By By Igor Houwat, Jonathan Walton

3. Fighting back the Yellow Dragon: The Walton lab and a team of international researchers are exploring a natural tool to combat citrus greening, one of the most economically devastating citrus diseases worldwide.; Tags: Walton lab, green solutions; By By Igor Houwat, Jonathan Walton

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[VIDEO] How bacteria organize their factories, and what it means for a bioeconomy: MSU scientists report how cyanobacteria line up their CO₂-fixing factories within them in a system that works like Velcro. The research is part of an effort to control and repurpose these factories to make products for human consumption.

New ways to control bacterial factories for future biotech uses: The new methods let scientists assemble the factories on demand and insert custom molecules inside them for further processing. The aim is to eventually design sustainable medical, industrial, or energy applications.

Overspending on defense arsenal bankrupts a plant's economy: Can plants defend and grow simultaneously? The answer could help us understand natural ecosystems or help farmers increase yields without increasing dependence on pesticides.

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