Congratulations, Emile!
Emile Gluck-Thaler passed his qualifying exams and proceeds to PhD candidacy.
Slot lab and collaborators awarded Dimensions of Biodiversity Grant
NSF press release
![Yeast genomics collaboration published in PNAS (online early)](https://u.osu.edu/slot.1/files/2016/08/Screen-Shot-2016-08-17-at-4.25.05-PM-qovvgo-150x150.png)
Yeast genomics collaboration published in PNAS (online early)
Comparative genomics of biotechnologically important yeasts by Riley et al.
![Photo Courtesy of Neil Mezache](https://u.osu.edu/slot.1/files/2016/07/Berkeleys-Polypore-qkxogu-150x150.jpg)
Berkeley’s Polypore
Found earlier today in NE Ohio, Bondarzewia berkeleyi, commonly known as the Berkeley’s polypore. This wild edible specimen was growing at the base of an oak tree.
![Hannah's paper on White-nose genome evolution is out.](https://u.osu.edu/slot.1/files/2016/06/1-s2.0-S1754504816300332-gr3-1iag147-150x150.jpg)
Hannah’s paper on White-nose genome evolution is out.
Phylogenomic analysis supports a recent change in nitrate assimilation in the White-nose Syndrome pathogen, Pseudogymnoascus destructans
![Image shot two days ago.](https://u.osu.edu/slot.1/files/2016/06/volvariella-egg-218wzhl-150x150.jpg)
Tree Volvariella
I found this uncommon but widespread edible mushroom growing from the base of a maple tree.