Mississippi River-caught fish contain toxic metals of human health concern, research reveals
Dr. Hearst's students in the field catching fish to analyze as part of the study. Winding its way south over 2,300 miles from Minnesota down to the [...]
LSU, LBRN offer free biomedical entrepreneurship course to southeastern IDeA states
The Louisiana Biomedical Research Network (LBRN) will host the iTREP Biomedical Entrepreneurship Program from June 23–27, 2025, at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This week-long immersive [...]
Record-breaking Mississippi research conference highlights urgent need for sustained research funding
Students present their research at the Mississippi Academy of Sciences meeting in Biloxi. Despite concerns over research funding cuts at higher education institutions nationwide, the 2025 Eighty-Ninth [...]
MS-INBRE Scholar Rowell Receives Honorable Mention from NSF Graduate Research Fellows Program
2024 Mississippi INBRE Research Scholar Andrew Rowell, recent Chemistry graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi, received Honorable Mention recognition from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellows [...]
Former Mississippi INBRE Scholar Helps Discover New Method to Model Body Fat Growth
Zaccheaus "Zack" Wallace, a current doctoral student at Vanderbilt University and former Mississippi INBRE Research Scholar, has contributed to groundbreaking research in body fat growth modeling that could one day [...]
Jay Bhattacharya Begins Tenure as 18th Director of the National Institutes of Health
Jayanta “Jay” Bhattacharya, M.D., Ph.D., took office today as the 18th Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). President Trump nominated Dr. Bhattacharya for the position on Nov. 26, 2024, [...]
Morgan Haynes: From Aspiration to Reality
Morgan Haynes, daughter to Mark Perrin and DeCynthia Haynes is a Senior Biology Pre-Professional major at Alcorn State University (ASU). Hailing from the small town of Monticello, Mississippi, Haynes [...]
DSU biologist publishes paper honoring the work of former dean
CLEVELAND, Miss. — Delta State University is proud to announce the publication of A Hidden Gem: Honoring Henry Judson Jacob for His Contribution to the Delta State University Herbarium [...]
Now Hiring: Director of Biomedical Research Network
Director of Biomedical Research Network The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Director of Biomedical Research Network. Position Details Location Hattiesburg 118 College [...]
NIH-funded clinical trial will evaluate new dengue therapeutic
A clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is testing an experimental treatment designed to help people suffering the effects of dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease. The [...]
Proteins by the Numbers
We couldn’t survive without proteins. They’re essential molecules that provide cells with structure, aid in chemical reactions, support communication, and much more. Portion out protein numbers with us below! 10 [...]
Understanding Signaling Through Cell Membranes: Q&A With Chrystal Starbird
Science involves constantly learning new techniques, technologies, and equipment so you’re always on the edge of your seat,” says Chrystal Starbird, Ph.D., an assistant professor of biochemistry and biophysics at [...]