Each year, Missouri State University has a Distinguished Thesis Competition. For the 2019 year, Angeline Rodriguez was honored in the biological sciences category for her research on Interleukin 1 beta’s effect on co-infections. “It feels great to know that my thesis could actually be a valuable resource to incoming graduate students at MSU in the field of immunology,” … [Read more...] about Biology student wins thesis competition, works on PhD
When you’ve worn a hole in your favorite shirt, is it environmentally safe to pitch it in the garbage? Dr. Alexander Wait, biology professor at Missouri State University, looks at questions like this. He’s studying how nanomaterials – which are present in technology, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and clothing – affect the environment once they’re disposed of. Mustard and … [Read more...] about Breaking down nanotubes’ impact on the environment
The Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) is a way for students from several disciplines to collaborate in the science they all love. This year, the conference was held in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Several biology students attended. Two undergraduate students from Dr. Kyoungtae Kim’s lab presented their research. Cullen Horstamann: “A … [Read more...] about Undergraduate research showcased at conference
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
When we go spelunking or watch Halloween movies, we think about bats. Some of our scientists in biology think about bats more than the average human. Dr. Tom Tomasi and two of his graduate students went to the North American Society for Bat Research (NASBR) conference Oct. 24-27 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. About their research All three presenters focus on … [Read more...] about Saving bats one fungus at a time