Department of Biological Sciences
S&T researchers developing new dressings for better wound care
Missouri S&T researchers are developing new 3D-printed hydrogel dressings to speed up and improve the healing process for patients with second-degree burns.
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S&T students visit one of the most biodiverse places on Earth
Eleven Missouri S&T students are currently in Ecuador as part of a study abroad course through the university’s environmental science program. The students are conducting research at Tiputini Biodiversity Station on the Rio Tiputini, located in the Amazon rainforest, to learn about Ecuador’s biodiversity, including volcanos and rainforests.
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S&T student team creates spinach-based skin graft
A team of three undergraduate students from Missouri S&T recently won a $15,000 first place award at the Regnier Venture Creation Challenge in Kansas City for their project titled “Foliagraft.” Foliagraft is a new way to use spinach leaves and stem cells to help burn patients and others with wounds and conditions that require a skin graft.
Read More »S&T announces Undergraduate Research Conference winners
Dozens of students presented their research projects to the public during the 18th annual Undergraduate Research Conference at Missouri S&T this April.
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Missouri S&T students exhibit research to state legislators
Thirteen undergraduate students from Missouri University of Science and Technology traveled to Jefferson City, Missouri on Thursday, April 6, to participate in the annual Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol.
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Soybean symbiosis — Missouri S&T students research soybeans and bacteria
Missouri S&T students Gabrielle Hightower and Shay Pelfrey are conducting soybean-related research that will contribute to long-term benefits for Missouri farmers. Hightower and Pelfrey will present their research projects as part of the University of Missouri System Undergraduate Research Day, Thursday, April 6.
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Researching worms to understand age-related diseases
Age-related decline and diseases are beginning to affect the aging population of Missouri in economics, health care and workforce. Because of this pressing issue for the state, two Missouri S&T students are investigating how different reproductive and aging traits affect the way aging occurs.
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Huang named associate dean for research at S&T
Dr. Yue-Wern Huang, professor of biological sciences at Missouri S&T, has been named associate dean for research and external relations in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education at S&T. The appointment began Jan. 1.
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