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Earth’S Grasslands Laboratory, Trevor Davis
Earth’S Grasslands Laboratory, Trevor Davis
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An endless sea of grass in the Flint Hills of northeastern Kansas serves as a laboratory to uncover the mysteries of the environment.
A Mecca For Wheat Genetics: Kansas State University Center Mapping Wheat Genome, Tyler Sharp
A Mecca For Wheat Genetics: Kansas State University Center Mapping Wheat Genome, Tyler Sharp
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As a top producer of wheat in the United States, Kansas is a leader in many areas of the wheat industry, particularly in innovation and research.
Introduction And Table Of Contents, Kirk Schulz, Ron Trewyn
Introduction And Table Of Contents, Kirk Schulz, Ron Trewyn
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Message from President Kirk Schulz and Vice President for Research Ron Trewyn; and Table of Contents for the Summer 2011 issue
2011 Spring Perspectives - Full Issue (Pdf), Jennifer Torline, Beth Bohn, Rachel Skybetter
2011 Spring Perspectives - Full Issue (Pdf), Jennifer Torline, Beth Bohn, Rachel Skybetter
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Perspectivesshowcases Kansas State University's range of research, scholarly, and creative activity and discovery. This Spring edition includes highlights
- In Europe and The U.S., Consumer Views On Cloned Products Breed Different Results, A Patented Success, Biologist’s career spent on research to prevent cataracts, Graphene research receives national recognition, Chemist recognized as promising young scientist, The meat of the matter: ready-to-eat products contain few cancerous compounds, Entomologist finds household pests carry same multi-drug resistant bacterial strains found in swine operations, Biosecurity Research Institute enhancing food safety research, A patented success.
2011 Winter Perspectives - Full Issue (Pdf), News And Communications Services
2011 Winter Perspectives - Full Issue (Pdf), News And Communications Services
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Perspectives showcases Kansas State University's range of research, scholarly, and creative activity and discovery.
Private Sector Opportunities Abound With The Arrival Of Nbaf, Jennifer Torline
Private Sector Opportunities Abound With The Arrival Of Nbaf, Jennifer Torline
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As preparatory work and preliminary construction progresses on the National Bio and Agro-defense Facility site north of Kansas State University, the opportunities for the private sector continue to grow.
K-State, Usda Scientists Working To Protect Wheat Crop From Deadly Disease, Mary Lou Peter
K-State, Usda Scientists Working To Protect Wheat Crop From Deadly Disease, Mary Lou Peter
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Wheat blast research conducted in university’s Biosecurity Research Institute
Kansas State University researcher Barbara Valent is in preventive strike mode.
At K-State Research Focuses On Food Safety, Health For All, Nancy Peterson
At K-State Research Focuses On Food Safety, Health For All, Nancy Peterson
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Oh no, not more news about E. coli …
Most people are aware of the efforts to reduce health risks from E. coli O157:H7 linked to undercooked ground beef and fresh produce, including spinach and lettuce.
Layer By Layer: A Look At Bri Safety, Jennifer Torline
Layer By Layer: A Look At Bri Safety, Jennifer Torline
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Biosecurity Research Institute biosafety officer Julie Johnson likes to think of BRI safety as an onion: it has layers of precautions that keep the facility safe and secure. From lab construction and staff training to safety procedures, these layers of safety exist to protect staff, the public and the environment.
Detoxifying The Dinner Table, Greg Tammen
Detoxifying The Dinner Table, Greg Tammen
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As deployed soldiers are aware, danger is a possibility on foreign soil. Thanks to a partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense, though, Kansas State University researchers are helping to ensure threats stay clear in one area: the dinner table.
University Becoming Major Center For Swine Research, Beth Bohn
University Becoming Major Center For Swine Research, Beth Bohn
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Kansas State University is rapidly becoming a major center of vital swine research that also could play a role in human health.
Manhattan, Kansas: Research Hub, Tyler Sharp
Manhattan, Kansas: Research Hub, Tyler Sharp
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Proximity to research is one of the major reasons Manhattan, Kan., was selected as the new site for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility.
Ceezad Focuses On Zoonotic Diseases, Trevor Davis
Ceezad Focuses On Zoonotic Diseases, Trevor Davis
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Juergen A. Richt and other K-State scientists are zeroing in on zoonotic diseases, which are diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
Good News For The Local Economy, Rachel Skybetter
Good News For The Local Economy, Rachel Skybetter
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The national unemployment rate may be staggering, but employment opportunities are about to balloon in Manhattan, Kan.
Working Together, Rachel Skybetter
Working Together, Rachel Skybetter
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The people and partnerships that brought NBAF to Kansas.
Federal Lab To Boost K-State 2025 Initiative, Trevor Davis
Federal Lab To Boost K-State 2025 Initiative, Trevor Davis
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As the National Bio and Agro-defense Facility building rises, so will Kansas State University’s reputation.
Six K-State Professors Receive More Than $3.5 Million In National Science Foundation Career Awards, News And Communications Services
Six K-State Professors Receive More Than $3.5 Million In National Science Foundation Career Awards, News And Communications Services
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When the news was announced Kansas State University had not one, or two, but six faculty members whose research was recognized by the National Science Foundation, it was not only a cause for celebration, but a historic first for the university.
Introduction And Table Of Contents, Kirk Schulz, Ron Trewyn
Introduction And Table Of Contents, Kirk Schulz, Ron Trewyn
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Message from President Kirk Schulz and Vice President for Research Ron Trewyn; and Table of Contents for the Winter 2011 issue
2012 Summer Perspectives - Full Issue (Pdf), News And Communications Services
2012 Summer Perspectives - Full Issue (Pdf), News And Communications Services
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Perspectives showcases Kansas State University's range of research, scholarly, and creative activity and discovery.
A Transformative Experience, Tyler Sharp
A Transformative Experience, Tyler Sharp
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Students find career paths by assisting with research in the Biosecurity Research Institute.
Scientists working at Kansas State University’s Biosecurity Research Institute aren’t just studying the disease-causing pathogens threatening the health and food supply of the nation today they are also training the next generation of researchers in the field.
The Right Mix, Greg Tammen
The Right Mix, Greg Tammen
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Many collaborators focused on common research goal. Whoever said that too many cooks in the kitchen will spoil the broth was obviously not a scientist.
The Better To See You With, Stephanie Jacques
The Better To See You With, Stephanie Jacques
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A room with white walls, white countertops, white cabinets and white lab coats is ideal for the work of Stephen Higgs, research director of the Biosecurity Research Institute, associate vice president for research and Peine biosecurity chair at Kansas State University.
Safety And Security By Design, Stephanie Jacques
Safety And Security By Design, Stephanie Jacques
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Multiple levels of safety protect those who protect us at Kansas State University’s Biosecurity Research Institute.
A Training Hub, Jennifer Tidball
A Training Hub, Jennifer Tidball
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The Biosecurity Research Institute is becoming a recognized international resource for biosafety and biocontainment training
Tracking A Silent Killer, Greg Tammen
Tracking A Silent Killer, Greg Tammen
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A genetics race to protect America’s food supply and economy.
Going Whole Hog, Megan Molitor
Going Whole Hog, Megan Molitor
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Biosecurity Research Institute helps researchers develop detection tools for deadly swine diseases.
Protecting The U.S. Livestock Industry, Trevor Davis
Protecting The U.S. Livestock Industry, Trevor Davis
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Researchers working at Kansas State University’s Biosecurity Research Institute are combating an insect-transmitted disease that can be fatal to some animals, threatening the nation’s agriculture economy.
Zeroing In On Zoonotic Diseases, Jennifer Tidball
Zeroing In On Zoonotic Diseases, Jennifer Tidball
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With CEEZAD and world-class researchers, Kansas State University is leading the battle against infectious diseases.
Securing The Future, Greg Tammen
Securing The Future, Greg Tammen
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Infectious plant and animal diseases may be one of the biggest challenges for America. However, Kansas State University’s Biosecurity Research Institute is a front-line offense in this microscopic battle.
Introduction And Table Of Contents, Kirk Schulz, Ron Trewyn
Introduction And Table Of Contents, Kirk Schulz, Ron Trewyn
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Message from President Kirk Schulz and Vice President for Research Ron Trewyn; and Table of Contents for the summer 2012 issue