Why are streams important to life on Earth? Dr. Debra Finn has dedicated many years of research to explore the various species found in streams, the adaptability of streams in extreme weather conditions and the connectivity of these waterways to other life forms and functions.
Just because you don’t find it doesn’t mean it’s not there.
Dr. Ryan Udan’s cardiovascular research could help save thousands of lives.
Two wild grape varieties hold the key to more sustainable food sources.
What’s the difference between the bats? What happened?
How collecting fallen leaves sheds light on growth of the forest and production of the trees.
This biology lab is using yeast and fireflies to study one powerful protein, dynamin.
Dr. Day Ligon learns about the habits and habitats of alligator snapping turtles to help make informed conservation management decisions for them.
Though they are small, hellbenders can give us a glimpse into Mother Nature’s health
A perfect storm: It can erupt at any time if a variety of factors interact just right. Maybe it all starts with a stressful day at work. Although you’re relieved to go home and get work off your mind, you can’t, leaving you with a fitful night of sleep. When you wake, you have a kink in your neck. The morning rolls on, and you juggle your schedule as well as the needs of your household. You step onto an elevator — part of your normal routine — and you take a whiff of strong perfume. Your sinuses are stimulated, and you undergo a migraine attack.
Madeline Pletta, 2013 alumna of the biology graduate program at Missouri State, found the Ozarks is also a wonderful place to intensely study freshwater mussels with great faculty mentors such as Dr. Chris Barnhart.