According to research presented recently at the annual meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, rising temperatures are forcing some bees to take shallow, rapid breaths—essentially hyperventilating—which burns more energy and makes them less likely to survive. About half of the 45 bumble bee species in the United States seem to be in trouble. The reasons … [Read more...] about How our warming world is affecting some bumble bees
In northern Michigan forests lives the white-footed mouse. Among other small mammals, it’s a fierce competitor in the food chain. However, this animal struggles to survive through harsh winters. Tracking the population size and location of this mouse can serve as an indicator of climate change. Dr. Sean Maher, associate professor of biology at Missouri State University, who … [Read more...] about Studying mice to get a bigger picture
Missouri State University’s College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) has recognized faculty for their outstanding teaching, research and service with two professorships and fellowships: The Roy D. Blunt Life Science Professorship. The Matthew and Patricia Harthcock College of Natural and Applied Sciences Faculty Fellowship. Roy D. Blunt Life Science Professorship Thanks … [Read more...] about STEM faculty awarded two new professorships and fellowships
Beneath the surface in the waters of Belize, you’ll find the endangered Central American River turtle and occasionally Missouri State University students. These students, under Dr. Day Ligon’s guidance, received extensive competitive grant funding to complete research projects at Ligon’s field station in Belize. Ligon is a biology professor at MSU. Cora Dyslin, biology … [Read more...] about Saving the turtles: Three graduate students secure international conservation funds
Does everything seem extraordinarily loud? It could be a migraine settling in. The connection between migraines and the auditory system has often been overlooked. But new research at Missouri State University is making a big bang. Dr. Wafaa Kaf, audiology professor, is collaborating with Dr. Paul Durham, distinguished professor of biology and director of the Center for … [Read more...] about Research connecting noise, hearing loss and migraines