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How our warming world is affecting some bumble bees

January 19, 2023 by

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

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: Avery Russell, Biology, college of natural and applied sciences, faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, In the News

Celebrating the Lunar New Year

January 19, 2023 by

The Lunar New Year is an important holiday celebrated by many Asian communities worldwide. This year, which is the Year of the Rabbit, the celebration starts Jan. 22. Dr. Weirong Yan-Schaefer, senior instructor in the department of world languages and cultures at Missouri State University, explains to Best Colleges why this celebration matters and how you can celebrate it. … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Lunar New Year

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, In the News, Modern and classical languages, Reynolds College of Arts and Letters, Weirong Schaefer, World languages and cultures

Studying mice to get a bigger picture

January 17, 2023 by Strategic Communication

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

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: Biology, college of natural and applied sciences, Discovery, faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, missouri state journal, research, Sean Maher

Dietitian debunks some nutrition myths

January 10, 2023 by

When it comes to diet and nutrition, there seems to be plenty of myths and misinformation – especially online. For example, don’t eat carbs if you want to lose weight or go on a detox diet to cleanse your body. Trying to figure out what’s true or not can be challenging. Addressing a few of these myths is registered dietitian Natalie Allen. She’s also clinical assistant … [Read more...] about Dietitian debunks some nutrition myths

Filed Under: Faculty News, Headlines Tagged With: dietetics, faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, Headlines, McQueary College of Health and Human Services, missouri state journal, natalie allen, public health and sports medicine

Why’s eating breakfast important?

December 21, 2022 by

Why’s it important to eat breakfast? Besides the usual items like cereal, oatmeal and yogurt, what options should you try? Natalie Allen, registered dietitian and clinical assistant professor in the department of public health and sports medicine at Missouri State University, shares some insights with Lawn Love. … [Read more...] about Why’s eating breakfast important?

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: dietetics, faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, In the News, McQueary College of Health and Human Services, natalie allen, public health and sports medicine

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