Many people wish they could talk to animals or at least understand what they are saying. Missouri State University biology alum Danny Zapata is doing the next best thing. He is becoming an expert in animal vocalizations across different species. Zapata’s Missouri Statement During his studies at MSU from 2020 to 2022, Colombia native Zapata studied how male and female … [Read more...] about Decoding the dialogue
The American Migraine Foundation estimates that 148 million people suffer from chronic migraine worldwide. Because of their large and painful impact, migraines have been a focus of research for decades. Dr. Paul Durham, a distinguished biology professor at Missouri State University, has been investigating migraine for many years. He was awarded the 2023 Steven B. … [Read more...] about Discussing the solutions for a painful problem
Four years go by in the blink of an eye. Even more so when you’re graduating a semester early. Graduating in December 2023, Thomas Mataya reflects on his three and a half years at Missouri State University and what his future holds. Mataya’s Missouri Statement A biology major on the pre-dental track with a chemistry minor, Mataya has been nothing short of busy as … [Read more...] about A solid foundation for a bright future
The Missouri State University Foundation annually gifts thousands of students with scholarships. This year, 30 biology students received scholarships in recognition of their academic achievements. “We’re proud to have many biology majors receive these prestigious awards,” said Dr. Kyoungtae Kim, Roy Blunt Life Science endowed professor. “When we consider that people who … [Read more...] about Biology’s brightest minds
Bats are remarkable creatures with diverse behaviors and adaptations that make them essential to many ecosystems around the world. Carly Trujillo and Aleana Savage, students in Dr. Giorgia Auteri’s lab at Missouri State University, recently won awards for their bats research at the North American Society for Bat Research Symposium in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Judging … [Read more...] about Batty about research