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Understanding the link between nutrition and gut health

October 30, 2018 by Strategic Communication

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

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Reducing opioid use through VNS

October 30, 2018 by Strategic Communication

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 64,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2016. Opioids now cause about three-fourths of all overdose deaths. One solution to address this deadly crisis is reducing dependence on prescription painkillers through Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS). Dr. Paul Durham, distinguished professor of biology at Missouri … [Read more...] about Reducing opioid use through VNS

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Students tour research facilities

October 28, 2018 by Tori York

The Professional Science Master’s (PSM) program is unique. Combining business and science, it makes students more marketable. Instead of a thesis, students complete internship hours at local sites, like the Missouri Highway Patrol lab. Dr. Kyoungtae Kim, associate dean of CNAS, toured CoxHealth and Clinvest to learn about internship opportunities. He brought along four … [Read more...] about Students tour research facilities

Filed Under: News Tagged With: biology, Kyoungtae Kim

Annual conference, new experiences

October 24, 2018 by Tori York

The Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS) held their annual meeting in Denver, Colorado, this year. Dr. La Toya Kissoon-Charles, assistant professor of biology, and two of her students, Indigo Tran and Christine Cornish, presented at the meeting. The presenter is noted by the * symbol: Macrophyte and atrazine presence in agricultural, conservation, and golf course … [Read more...] about Annual conference, new experiences

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: biology, conference, La Toya Kissoon-Charles, research

Health of many species studied through parks partnership

October 3, 2018 by Strategic Communication

In Hollywood, death is usually dramatic and loud. But for most living organisms, it’s slow and silent. To keep an eye on the health of several at-risk species, Missouri State University’s biology department has a contract with the National Park Service (NPS). Since 2004, this relationship has allowed students and faculty to conduct research at 15 national parks. They … [Read more...] about Health of many species studied through parks partnership

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