Author: Gaëlle Cassin-Ross
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PMN Attends Science Night at Glencairn Elementary School
3/3/2025 Glencairn Elementary School brought science to their students in East Lansing last week when they held their annual Science Night. This event brings together different members of the science community to showcase to students how science is an integral part of our lives. For the second year in a row, the Plant Metabolic Network (PMN)…
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The Secret Life of Plant Chemistry: Scents, Flavors, and Survival Tricks!
Join us at the MSU Science Festival on April 5 and 6, 2025, and step into the fascinating world of plant chemistry at our interactive booth! Did you know that tiny molecules called metabolites help plants fight off diseases, attract pollinators, and create the irresistible scents and flavors we enjoy? At our booth, you’ll get…
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PMN 16 in Focus: New Publication Available Now
We are thrilled to announce the publication of an article featuring the latest release of the Plant Metabolic Network (PMN 16) in Nucleic Acids Research! This comprehensive update includes over 1,200 metabolic pathways, 1.3 million enzymes, 8,000 metabolites, and data for 155 plant and green algal genomes, with 29 new species added. PMN 16 also…
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A-Peeling Adventures at the MSU Science Festival
4/15/2024 The Plant Metabolic Network (PMN) once again left a lasting impression at the recent STEAM Expo Days event during the MSU Science Festival. Led by Charles Hawkins, director of PMN, a dedicated team of volunteers including Danielle Hoffman, Matt Stata, and Hillary Fischer engaged with approximately 300 students, showcasing an innovative outreach activity focused…