National Research Initiative - Episode 14
The biological, environmental, and social challenges facing America as it strives to feed the nation and the world are tremendous. Partners takes a look at the NRI in its quest to tackle those and other pressing scientific issues. To view Partners you will need to download Windows Media Player.
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Entire Program (26:47)
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National Research Initiative Segments
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Wonders of Wheat
In California, UC-Davis scientists are unlocking the secrets of wheat
by mapping its complex genome, vital information that should benefit
farmers and consumers.
(4:41) (text version)
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Wild Medicine
In Mississippi, researchers are exploring the full medicinal wonders of the Mayapple, a plant that already produces chemicals used in anti-cancer drugs. (4:55) (text version)
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Beating Obesity
In Hawaii, a health center combines the sale of fresh, locally-grown
food with weight management intervention to help people fight obesity.
(4:52) (text version)
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The Great Pollinators
In Illinois, scientists are learning how bees communicate with each
other in hopes of saving these important plant pollinators, which are
threatened by other species and bacterial infestations. (4:48) (text version)
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