Scientists share expertise at Missouri Master Naturalist meeting
Several faculty and staff members in the College of Natural and Applied Science at Missouri State University will be presenting at the Missouri Master Naturalist Advanced Training May 1-3.
View ArticleCollege of Natural and Applied Sciences gives annual awards for teaching,...
Research is essential in the field of science, so each year the College of Natural and Applied Sciences recognizes exemplary work by its faculty, students and staff .
View ArticleBiology student wins award for mussel research
Several students and faculty from the biology department at Missouri State University attended the Ninth Biennial Symposium of the Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society. Amy Maynard, biology graduate...
View ArticleBiology faculty, students present research at conference
Several students and faculty from the biology department at Missouri State University attended the regional meeting of the American Society for Microbiology. Sara Woodman, senior biology and Spanish...
View ArticleStudents receive Pepsi-Cola scholarship
Six undergraduate students at Missouri State University recently received recognition for their commitment to the university’s public affairs mission. Each student was awarded a Pepsi-Cola Public...
View ArticleTummy rumbling: How does your stomach talk to your head?
Mental stress can cause physical reactions in the body – for example, a nervous stomach. Currently, researchers at Missouri State University’s Center for Biomedical and Life Sciences (CBLS) within...
View ArticleMaroon Minute recognizes Excellence in Public Affairs
At the Sept. 12 football game, five faculty and staff were recognized during Bancorp South’s Maroon Minute.
View ArticleUsing bacterial defenses to fight disease
Ever heard of CRISPR? No, not the crisper drawer in your refrigerator. According to Missouri State University biology assistant professor Dr. Paul Schweiger, or CRISPR, Clustered Regularly Interspaced...
View ArticleChicken soup may be good for more than the soul
Scientists in the Center for Biomedical and Life Sciences at the Jordan Valley Innovation Center are conducting research on chicken broth products and their relationship to inflammation and pain.
View ArticleStudies clenching the sources of chronic pain
Everyone would like to walk through life pain-free. Instead, many people live with chronic pain conditions. Dr. Paul Durham, Missouri State University distinguished professor of biology and director of...
View ArticleMoms in the wild: Biologists share maternal instincts of animal kingdom
Mothers are usually characterized as giving caretakers who protect their young with ferocity. But in the animal kingdom, mothers protect, nurture and raise their young in some peculiar ways.
View ArticleSneaky snakes: identifying local species
Often times snakes get a bad rap. They’re usually more frightened by you than you are of them, and you’ll most likely overlook them if you’re trekking through the woods.
View ArticleUniversity departments, student recognized for sustainability efforts
The 16th annual Choose Environmental Excellence Awards luncheon was held on April 29 and featured numerous organizations and individuals committed to sustainability, including Missouri State...
View ArticleAnimal watch: Be aware, appreciate natural ecosystem
As you head outdoors during the spring and summer, bask in the beauty of the Ozarks. In the local area we are surrounded by many opportunities to get in touch with nature, by hiking, canoeing, camping...
View ArticleFor the birds: Identifying, monitoring birds assists conservation efforts
Dr. Janice Greene tells us about many characteristics that can be helpful in identifying birds: habitat, song, color, beak and size, to name a few.
View ArticleNature calls: Bird watching is more than a hobby
As you head outdoors during the spring and summer, bask in the beauty of the Ozarks. In the local area we are surrounded by many opportunities to get in touch with nature, by hiking, canoeing, camping...
View ArticleBiology student honored at international symposium in Italy
Graduate biology student Zachary Harris won first place in the Bioinformatics, Big Data category at the International Symposium of Grapevine Physiology and Biotechnology in Verona, Italy. “We can think...
View ArticleWhat they learn in the water
One expert shares how small amphibians and fish communicate on land and in the water.
View ArticleWhat kind of tree is that?
The Ozarks are well-known for their lush forests and beautiful landscapes. But, have you ever wondered the names of certain trees? There are several easy identifying marks you can use to figure it out....
View ArticleWhat can amphibians tell us about human health?
There’s an environmental component to the research of amphibians and fish. By studying these animals and their behaviors and environments, we can understand what threats and harmful contaminants might...
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