AI

The importance of microbiomes to the health of their host plants and animals is well known, but the sensitivity and resilience of microbiomes to environmental changes are less understood. At Oregon State University, a multidisciplinary team aims to unlock unexplored realms of these complex communities of microorganisms.

Medema Labs, a startup company spun out from engineering research at Oregon State University, is developing software tools powered by machine learning to help small- and medium-size manufacturers make better business decisions.