Biodesign Swette Center for Environmental Biotechnology

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Ultra-processed food regulations could change how we eat

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Environment and sustainability

Solving the West’s water problems will require tapping into multiple resource streams

March 24, 2026

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Science and technology

Securing America's critical minerals supply

December 10, 2025

ASU Regents Professor Bruce Rittmann

Environment and sustainability

Water-cleaning bacteria can produce health, economic benefits

June 06, 2025

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Health and medicine

Putting health first: ASU experts doing research that improves lives and gets results

March 04, 2025

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Science and technology

Scientists discover unique microbes in Amazonian peatlands that could influence climate change

January 23, 2025

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Symposium reunites alumni to inspire the next scientific pioneers

December 17, 2024

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A big, bold vision to change the world

December 06, 2024

Better together: ASU Biodesign thrives on collaboration

October 01, 2024

Science and technology

'20 Years of Discovery' at ASU's Biodesign Institute: From cancer research to sustainable energy solutions

April 02, 2024

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Science and technology

ASU study: The crucial role of the gut microbiome

June 20, 2023