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  • Mapping the complete corn genome

    Mapping the complete corn genome

    James Schnable Surprising fact: There are more genes in a corn plant than in a human being. Corn’s entire set of genes — its genome — is also extremely complex, making it more challenging to decode as well.  Nebraska agronomist James Schnable helped create the first complete map of the corn genome, a landmark achievement…

  • From the Vice Chancellor

    Accelerating research growth Nebraska Research celebrates the prominence, excellence and impact of faculty, staff and students. We are driven to seek solutions that improve lives, stimulate economic prosperity and deepen understanding of the world. As the state’s land-grant, Carnegie R1 institution and only member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has…