Missouri State University has a mission in public affairs. In times of crisis, our mission doesn’t change. Many of our campus departments and partners are stepping up in the fight against COVID-19. Here’s what they’re doing: Campus partners JVIC Jordan Valley Innovation Center (JVIC) and CoxHealth partnered to create a prototype of personal protective equipment (PPE). When they … [Read more...] about Public affairs in action during COVID-19
Missouri State University’s Jordan Valley Innovation Center and CoxHealth have partnered to develop a prototype face shield that can be reused as needed. The face shield will protect healthcare workers’ eyes, nose and mouth. It’s designed to be worn with a face mask underneath. Read more about this partnership on KOLR10. … [Read more...] about JVIC teams up with CoxHealth
Over the last several years, wine enthusiasts have cheered over the revelation that red wine has positive health benefits. While many assumed it was the grapes, skins and juice providing the antioxidants, the grape seeds took the back seat – until now. Dr. Paul Durham, distinguished professor of biology at Missouri State University, and Jessica Cox, graduate student in … [Read more...] about Cheers to the health benefits of grape seeds
The statistics are staggering. Doctors prescribe opioids and people become addicted. But what if there was an effective, safer alternative to beat the pain? Dr. Paul Durham, distinguished professor of biology at Missouri State University and the director of the Center for Biomedical and Life Sciences at the Jordan Valley Innovation Center, shared his research of the vagus nerve … [Read more...] about Center tests device to combat opioid crisis
Gut health has been proven to affect your overall health. One area that contributes to gut health is nutrition. Dr. Paul Durham, distinguished professor of biology at Missouri State University, explains to Forbes how what you eat affects your gut health. … [Read more...] about Understanding the link between nutrition and gut health