Peptyde Bio Acquired by Invaio Sciences 

Peptyde Bio, the Danforth Center spinout company cofounded by Principal Investigators Kirk Czymmek, PhD and Dilip Shah, PhD, has been acquired by Invaio Sciences. Peptyde Bio was launched only 18 months ago by the Danforth Technology Company and will help speed sustainable crop protection solutions to market. Read more.

Divide and Conquer

An international research team led by Jim Umen, PhD, has made a new discovery regarding cell division in algae. This breakthrough, detailed in Current Biology, has major implications for understanding the evolution of multicellular life, improving yields of biofuel, advancing algal biotechnology, and more. Read the full story.

Moss Examination 



Research conducted at the Danforth Center has led to new insights into how moss grows under elevated CO₂ levels. The findings, recently published in New Phytologist, provide crucial information that will help scientists better understand how plants will grow in response to climate change. Read more.

Dr. Toni Kutchan Receives Danforth Award for Plant Science

Principal Investigator and VP for Research Toni Kutchan, PhD, was recently honored with the Danforth Award for Plant Science. The award recognizes the remarkable career and achievements of Dr. Kutchan, who is set to retire at the end of this year, including her many scientific discoveries and advocacy for women and girls in STEM. See more.

Terrific Teff

Dr. Getu Duguma and his team at the Danforth Center are leading the charge to transform teff, an Ethiopian staple crop. Their groundbreaking efforts to develop a new variety of this ancient grain could revolutionize farming and ensure food security for millions. Check out our new blog post to learn more.

Donor Profile: Meet the Linnenbringers

Christine and William Linnenbringer have been supporters of the Danforth Center for more than a decade. Last year, they took their commitment to the next level by joining the WHD Legacy Society. Learn about their family, their values, and their belief in the Center's mission in our new blog post.

The Leaflet is Here!

Available now online: Get the latest stories from the Danforth Center in the fall edition of the Leaflet. Inside you’ll learn all about game-changing discoveries, our new field research site, a high-flying summer camp, and more. Get the Leaflet online here.

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