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James Schnable stands in a sorghum field. He is wearing a black shirt, red gaiter, wide-brimmed hat and glasses.

From Nebraska Today

National Academy of Sciences salutes Schnable for pioneering work

January 26, 2026

Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD, center, with UNMC College of Medicine Dean Brad Britigan, MD, at left and UNMC Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD, at right

Dr. Byrareddy named 20th Scientist Laureate

November 10, 2025

Siddappa Byrareddy, PhD

Dr. Byrareddy elevates the importance of team science

November 6, 2025

Dr. Clayton observes a a bonnet macaque (Macaca radiata) in Valparai, India. Photo courtesy of Dr. Jonathan B. Clayton.

K01 Recipient, Jonathan B. Clayton, D.V.M., Ph.D., Investigates the Microbiome’s Influence on Primate Health and Behavior

October 28, 2025

culture, checks on corn growing in a, East Campus nursery plot used by the Schnable Lab team.

From Nebraska Today

Nebraska's corn expertise helps crack code in journey to revolutionize agriculture

August 11, 2025

Edgar Cahoon, director of the Center for Plant Science Innovation, stands between rows of soybeans in a greenhouse.

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Cahoon named fellow of National Academy of Inventors

December 10, 2024

2023-24 Research Report cover featuring an artistic interpretation of a DNA helix made out of corn.

From Nebraska Today

Publications celebrate Nebraska U research, creative activity success

November 20, 2024

From Nebraska Today

Food for Health Center collaborating on wheat fiber roundtable Nov. 7

October 23, 2024

From Nebraska Today

Schnable's crop genetics research featured on Big Ten network

October 18, 2024

Hyun-Seob Song, associate professor of biological systems engineering and food science and technology; Karrie Weber, professor of Earth and atmospheric sciences and biological sciences; and Seunghee Kim, associate professor of civil engineering, pose for a photograph in a dimly lit lab.

From Nebraska Today

Husker scientists exploring hydrogen energy potential from underground rift

October 15, 2024

James Schnable holds an ear of corn in a corn field.

From Nebraska Today

Schnable to help launch first 'digital twin' of corn field

September 23, 2024

Dr. Yanbin Yin and another scientist looking at a petri dish in a lab.

Project leads to major discovery about earliest plant life on Earth

May 3, 2024