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The lab as a grad program’s proving ground

The lab as a grad program’s proving ground

https://youtu.be/9wckkLE2c_U Video shot by Nick Andrussian | Mizzou Visual ProductionsPackage produced by Evan Johnson | Bond LSC As Mizzou seniors think about life after graduation, the research lab could serve as a proving ground for future plans. That was the case for Bennett Flannagan, who graduated from Mizzou in 2024. He spent the last year…

Behind the cell structures of childhood sleep disruption

Behind the cell structures of childhood sleep disruption

How high-performance computing connects brain differences to apnea Adobe Stock image By Sophie Rentschler | Bond LSC  A good night’s rest lays the foundation for your daily performance but when a child’s body hampers airflow, that can lead to cognitive problems in their waking lives.  One recent Mizzou study looks at healthy neurological processes and…

Seeing beyond chlorophyll’s glow

Seeing beyond chlorophyll’s glow

Mizzou researchers genetically engineer plants to optimize microscopy By Sophie Rentschler | Bond LSC Gary Stacey’s lab is a breeding ground for model plants, curated to get the most precise image of the plant leaf tissues.   Those plants help scientists at Mizzou and the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL) bridge plant science and microscopy to capture…

Dai driven by the craft of recycling carbon  

Dai driven by the craft of recycling carbon  

https://flic.kr/p/2qvqt8s Susie Dai, engineering professor and Bond LSC principal investigator | photo by Roger Meissen, Bond LSC By Sophie Rentschler | Bond LSC Susie Dai doesn’t like to waste time, something obvious as she translates Emily Dickinson poems from English to her native Chinese while waiting for an oil change. She would much rather prefer…

Bing Yang honored by St. Louis Academy of Sciences

Bing Yang honored by St. Louis Academy of Sciences

ST. LOUIS, MO – The Academy of Science – St. Louis is proud to announce the recipients of the 27th Annual Outstanding St. Louis Scientists Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the advancement of science, engineering, and technology. The awards ceremony will be held on April 3, 2025, at the…

Searching for alternative lung cancer treatment

Searching for alternative lung cancer treatment

Non-small cell lung adenocarcinoma occurs in the glandular tissue of the lung and is illustrated here with a histopathology light micrograph and the structure of Thomas' aptamer used in their study. | Adobe Stock By Roger Meissen | Bond LSC Treating lung cancer is tricky business.  Not only is it more deadly than other cancers…

Searching for alternative lung cancer treatment

Searching for alternative lung cancer treatment

Non-small cell lung adenocarcinoma occurs in the glandular tissue of the lung and is illustrated here with a histopathology light micrograph. | Adobe Stock By Roger Meissen | Bond LSC Treating lung cancer is tricky business. Not only is it more deadly than other cancers due to late diagnosis, but resistance also grows quickly against…

Bond LSC launches Joy of Discovery art contest

Bond LSC launches Joy of Discovery art contest

Joy of Discovery sculpture in McQuinn Atrium of Bond LSC. Help us connect the public with the artistic side of your science as we continue celebrating our 20th year. Bond LSC seeks Mizzou research images to refresh its Joy of Discovery sculpture in McQuinn Atrium. The contest begins spring semester of 2025. Final selections will…

A call for resilience

A call for resilience

Plant scientists recommend concerted approach to global food security Adobe Stock image By Roger Meissen | Bond Life Sciences Center Climate change presents increasing dangers to crops, and plant scientists across the world recognize rapid changes are needed to prepare for its threats. That’s the message a coalition of plant and agriculture researchers detailed recently…

Plant biochemist puts down new roots at Bond LSC

Plant biochemist puts down new roots at Bond LSC

By Sarah Rubinstein | Bond LSC Joe Lynch, Bond LSC principal investigator and assistant professor of Plant Science & Technology poses inside Bond LSC. | Photo by Roger Meissen, Bond LSC Whether growing plants in his garden or experimenting with moon dust, Joe Lynch is on the lookout for his next DIY project.   As one…