On the Vine - January

IMAGE: Two scientists in the Danforth Center Greenhouses.

The Danforth Center attracts researchers from around the world. By joining us in our mission, these scientists speed our work and gain unique skills and experiences in the process. Many go on to bring those skills back to their home countries – enabling and empowering them to transform lives and further their efforts to benefit others through plant science. Read more.

Six Ways We’re Tackling Climate Change

The impacts of climate change are already being felt by people around the world, and further challenges await if we don’t take action now. Through several new initiatives, Danforth Center scientists are working to find innovative ways to adapt agriculture to climate change’s already irreversible consequences, as well as prevent further harm to the environment by mitigating its effects. Learn more.

IMAGE: Dr. Veena Veena and Dr. Dmitri Nusinow in the Danforth Center’s Plant Transformation Facility.

At the Core: Transformation

The Danforth Center’s Plant Transformation Facility, led by Director Dr. Veena Veena, produces genetically engineered plants that can help feed our growing world more sustainably. It is used by scientists from across the Danforth Center campus and 39 North to accomplish things they couldn’t do anywhere else. To learn more about this facility and the role it’s playing in building a better future, click here.

Breaking News from Our Innovation Campus

Our innovation community is doing incredible things for our region and our world. Here are the latest headlines: Danforth Center spinout Benson Hill has acquired soy food product manufacturer ZFS Creston for $102 million (read more). Their headquarters, EDGE@BRDG, was purchased by a Chicago private equity firm for $92 million (read more). Benson Hill also recently completed their new Crop Accelerator facility in the 39 North innovation district (read more). And IN ²start-up Plastomics Inc., on the Danforth Center campus, has acquired over $7 million in funding (read more).

Build a Better World this Year

As the new year begins, many of us resolve to better ourselves, but what if we also resolved to better the world? An easy way to do so is to support our efforts here at the Danforth Center. Your gift would help bring early-stage projects to life, fund training and mentoring for early-career scientists, and support STEM education and outreach to inspire the next generation. Consider making a recurring gift to the Danforth Center today.