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Social behavior may depend on the bacteria living in the gut $9 million grant helps four UO labs uncover how the gut microbiome shapes zebrafish social development Story by Leila Okahata Photos and videos by Chris Larsen March 2, 2026 Microbiologist Karen Guillemin considered many universities when she was searching for her first faculty position 25 years ago. In the end, she came to the University of Oregon, largely because of a pet store fish.

Bacteria-infused fabric and honeycomb sweat zones are among winning ideas at sportswear contest

A UO-led study is tracking the unusual astronomical event, giving a new view into the universe

New UO-led research rewrites the fire history of Douglas fir landscapes across Western Oregon

The colorless, odorless gas is a top cause of lung cancer, but it can be abated once detected