Tiger-Lily, a reptile that looks to be from an ancient myth, is temporarily residing at the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center in Kansas City. The nearly 3-foot-long conjoined female western rat snakes are 7 years old and could grow to be about 30 years old and 5-feet long. Dr. Brian Greene, associate professor of biology at Missouri State University, offers some … [Read more...] about Meet a rare two-headed snake in Kansas City
A fungus began spreading among bats in North America in 2007, causing a disease called white-nose syndrome. It has killed millions of bats. In 2014, Dr. Giorgia Auteri, assistant professor of biology at Missouri State University, began studying the dead bats. A decade later, she and other researchers have made some crucial insights about how white-nose syndrome kills bats. This … [Read more...] about Fighting back against a fungus killing bats
Do the small seeds in grapes have the power to alleviate pain? They do, according to research findings from Missouri State University biologist Dr. Paul Durham and his team of researchers. Their discovery could change the world of medicine as it relates to pain management. In 2009, Durham and his team began studying whether grape seeds can help with pain relief thanks to … [Read more...] about Revolutionizing pain relief
Much is being written about the impending cicada swarm this summer. Though their name would indicate otherwise, the June bugs are already here. While June bugs can wreak havoc in lawns and gardens, they don’t pose any threats to humans. It might be a little difficult to get the critter off your skin if it sticks to you, but that’s because of its tiny claws, which … [Read more...] about The cicadas are coming, but the June bugs are already here
In South Asia, food demand is rising due to population growth and changes in dietary habits. Combined with the impacts of climate change, this poses significant challenges to food security. Dr. Asif Ishtiaque Despite being a major producer of rice and wheat, the region struggles with stagnant crop yields, caused mainly by climate variability. The International Food Policy … [Read more...] about What’s the potential of climate-smart agriculture to address food issues?