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Reconstructing Faulkner: Project Digitizes Author's Personal Library, University Of Mississippi. Marketing And Communications

News About the Faulkner Library Project

The Department of Archives and Special Collections in the University of Mississippi Libraries is partnering with Rowan Oak to re-create Faulkner's extensive collection of books, encyclopedias and novels on a digital platform. The effort will make the noted author's inspiration available to researchers and avid readers alike.

Website Under Construction, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

Blog Posts

The University of Mississippi has implemented a new web content management system (CMS). The Center for the Study of Southern Culture is in the process of migrating our site to the new CMS platform, and the content on this site may not fully reflect the current status of programs, plans or resources.

The Effect Of Kefir Consumption On Gut And Mental Well-Being, Danh Nguyen, Kate Digges, Emerson Morris, Nicole Hinkley-Kellum, Cas Simpson, Dow Mccarty, Erik F. Y. Hom

Neuroscience Research Showcase

(All authors are affiliated with the Department of Biology: Center for Biodiversity and Conservation Research, University of Mississippi)

Members of the Hom Lab are studying the potential benefits of water kefir consumption on Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms and mental health through Brain-Gut-Microbiota Axis modulation. Water kefir is a probiotic-rich beverage produced by the fermentation of sugar water using symbiotic aggregates of microbes known as water kefir grains (WKGs). WKGs consist of various yeast, lactic acid bacteria, and acetic bacteria bound together through extracellular polysaccharides. Probiotics are defined as foods or supplements that contain live, beneficial microbes that foster well-being …

Voltage-Dependent Anion Channels (Vdacs) Possess A Bh3-Like Domain Capable Of Functionally Complementing The Bh3 Domains Of Bax And Bcl-Xl, Saroj Nepal, Clement Agyemang, Mika Jekabsons, Bradley W. Jones

Neuroscience Research Showcase

(All authors are affiliated with the University of Mississippi)

Abstract: The Bcl-2 protein family plays a critical role in controlling apoptosis through interactions of multidomain pro-apoptotic proteins (e.g., Bax, Bak), anti-apoptotic proteins (e.g., Bcl-2, Bcl-xL, Mcl-1), and BH3-only pro-apoptotic proteins (e.g., Bid, Puma, Noxa). Recent studies have shown that the Voltage-Dependent Anion Channels (VDAC) interact with Bax and Bak to regulate apoptosis. We hypothesize VDACs interact with Bax through their N-terminal region, which we discovered is homologous with the BH3 domains of Bcl-2 family proteins. The results show that the N-terminus of VDACs 1 and 2 can functionally replace the …

Analyzing The Neuroprotective Effects Of Phytoestrogens And Aromatase On Male Zebra Finch Cerebellum Post Lesion, Tony Irovic, Grace Thompson, Lainy B. Day

Neuroscience Research Showcase

(All authors are affiliated with Interdisciplinary Studies: Neuroscience, Department of Biology, Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Minor, University of Mississippi)

Introduction:

• Estradiol (E2) & aromatase (AROM) are neuroprotective
• AROM enzymatically converts testosterone (T) into E2
• E2 alters testicular function and increases stroke and cancer risk
• Phytoestrogens, such as genistein (GEN), are plant derived compounds that have a similar chemical structure to E2 and some E2 -like effects
• GEN may possess the neuroprotective effects of E2 while not having the negative effects
• Zebra finch (ZF) brains are highly plastic, and the cerebellum (CB) has low AROM constitutively
• The CB has high levels of estrogen …

Reconstructing Faulkner: Project Digitizes Author's Personal Library, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A new University of Mississippi project seeks to share Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner's library with the world.

Lights, Camera, Mississippi: Um Students Shine In Inaugural Festival, Jordan Karnbach

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Film Society's first film festival celebrated creativity from across the state, but the University of Mississippi was all over the credits.

Pioneering Cannabis Research: Um Leads New National Resource Center, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will be home to a new center designed to help researchers nationwide address challenges that hamper research into therapeutic uses for cannabis.

04.14.2025 Ored Connect, Liz Williamson

ORED Newsletter

Updated CITI Training Courses

Science Celebration

IHL Prepayment Approval

Giving Day 2025 Generates $1.3 Million For Ole Miss, Tina H. Hahn

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – When the last online donation came through on Wednesday (April 9) for Giving Day 2025, 2,685 donors had combined to give $1.34 million to bolster the University of Mississippi.

The Effects Of Estradiol And Genistein On Cerebellar Neuroprotection In Zebra Finches, Grace Thompson, Tony Irovic, Lainy B. Day

Neuroscience Research Showcase

Poster presented at Annual Neuroscience Showcase University of Mississippi related to neuroprotection of genistein and estradiol post-brain lesion.

Students Create Audio Tours For Rowan Oak Visitors, Will Jones

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Visitors to Rowan Oak, home of William Faulkner, can immerse themselves even more into the world of the Nobel Prize-winning author with a new series of audio tours, developed and recorded by students in a University of Mississippi exhibition design course.

How Taste Shaped The Use Of Botanical Drugs, Marco Leonti

Oxford ICSB

The perception of taste and flavour (a combination of taste, smell and chemesthesis) also referred to as chemosensation, enables animals to find high-value foods and avoid toxins. Humans have learned to use unpalatable and toxic substances as medicines, yet the importance of chemosensation in this process is poorly understood. We generated tasting-panel data for botanical drugs and applied phylogenetic generalised linear mixed models to test whether intensity and complexity of chemosensory qualities as well as particular tastes and flavours can predict ancient Graeco-Roman drug use. We found chemosensation to be strongly predictive of therapeutic use: botanical drugs with high therapeutic …

The Relevance Of Gut Microbiota For The Activity Of Herbal Drugs, Rudolf Bauer

Oxford ICSB

Despite intensive research, the active principles and mechanisms of action of many herbal drugs are still not clear. Moreover, the bioavailability of many polar plant constituents is rather limited, why they are not likely to act systemically. Therefore, alternative approaches to explain their activity have to be considered. Gut microbiota and the human body form a symbiosis which is essential for our health and well-being. Dysbiosis can lead to various diseases, like inflammation, obesity, asthma, diabetes, and even cancer. Therefore, gut microbiota are a relevant target for herbal drugs, and may help to understand their effects. For example, Faecalibacterium prausnitzii …

Insights From Ethnobotanical Research In North America, Latin America, And West Africa Into The Phytochemical Quality, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, And Toxicology Of Botanicals, Robin Marles

Oxford ICSB

Insights perhaps worth sharing have been gained over a career spanning 50 years of ethnobotanical and pharmacognostic research on botanicals of Canada, Mexico, Ecuador, and Togo, and the development of standards on the quality, safety, and evidence-based uses of botanicals in health products and foods. Perspectives provided by traditional healers in these countries have informed approaches to a better understanding of, and possible goals for future research on traditionally used plants. This includes their phytochemical quality; absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion; possible mechanisms of action; and potential safety concerns. These insights will be illustrated by specific examples from research conducted …

Korea Ginseng Corporation: Ginseng Expertise Since 1899, Joanne Lee

Oxford ICSB

Ginseng has been cultivated in Korea for over 1,000 years, and Korea Ginseng Corporation has been at the forefront of developing Red ginseng as a core ingredient since 1899. Over 126 years, KGC has become the world's leading ginseng brand, holding a 43% share of the global ginseng market. This success is driven by more than $2M in annual investment in R&D and over 100 clinical studies, which have built trust with customers. KGC secures high-quality raw materials through a 100% contracted cultivation system and supports farmers with financial and technical support. The company also maintains rigorous quality standards, conducting …

Orsp Research Development, University Of Mississippi. Office Of Research And Economic Development

University Website Migration from WordPress

No abstract provided.

Insight Park, University Of Mississippi

University Website Migration from WordPress

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Industry Engagement Hub, University Of Mississippi

University Website Migration from WordPress

No abstract provided.

Office Of Technology Commercialization, University Of Mississippi. Office Of Technology Commercialization

University Website Migration from WordPress

No abstract provided.

Journalism School Awards Highest Honor To Wtva's Matt Laubhan, Marvis Herring

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has selected WTVA chief meteorologist Matt Laubhan, a 10-time Emmy Award winner, as this year's recipient of the School of Journalism and New Media's highest award for journalism.

News You Can Use: How To See The Stars Like An Astronomer, Jordan Karnbach

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Mother Nature has been putting on a celestial light show lately, including a lunar eclipse, meteor showers and a rare multi-planet alignment. Stargazers in Mississippi are in a good spot to enjoy the show, a University of Mississippi astronomer advises.

April 10, 2025, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

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Unlocking Nature’S Pharmacy: Using Hidden Secrets From Post Famine Ireland To Direct Modern Scientific Exploration Of Irish Bogland Species., Helen Sheridan

Oxford ICSB

Boglands are iconic landscapes and important carbon sinks, extending across the northern hemisphere, covering approximately 20% of Ireland's land area. These ancient water-logged ecosystems are reservoirs of a unique biodiversity adapted to survive in nutrient-poor yet strikingly beautiful environments. Irish mythology is deeply connected to boglands, featuring stories about healing plants, fairies, and ancient curses. Irish communities historically used bogland plants for their medicinal properties. Many uses are recorded in the Schools' Manuscript Collection (SMC) (1937-1939), a treasure-trove of Irish folklore, customs, and ethnographic data, collected as part of the Irish Folklore Commission's effort to preserve Ireland’s oral traditions (Dúchas.ie). …

The Contribution Of The European Pharmacopoeia To The Quality Control Of Herbal Medicinal Products, Salvador Canigueral

Oxford ICSB

The European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) is an international regulatory document setting the standards for the quality control of medicinal products. It is elaborated by the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM), a body of the Council of Europe, headquartered in Strasbourg, France. It is mandatory in 39 European countries and the European Union. The Ph. Eur. establishes quality specifications for active ingredients, excipients, dosage forms, and finished products. In relation to herbal medicinal products, the upcoming 12th Edition (effective January 2026) includes: 25 general methods in pharmacognosy, 6 general monographs, 2 information chapters, and 392 individual …

Mississippi Outreach To Scholastic Talent (Most), University Of Mississippi

University Website Migration from WordPress

No abstract provided.

Bloodhounds: Dogs, Prisoners, And War In The Department Of The South, 1835-1877, Lorien Foote

Burnham Lecture in Civil War History

Lorien Foote will deliver the Center for Civil War Research's 2025 Burnham Lecture on dogs, war, and the Department of the South on April 9 at 5pm in the Overby Center Auditorium.

Lorien Foote is the Patricia & Bookman Peters Professor in History at Texas A&M University. She is the author four books. Her most recent, Rites of Retaliation: Civilization, Soldiers, and Campaigns in the American Civil War, was awarded the 2022 Organization of American Historians Civil War and Reconstruction Book Award. The Yankee Plague: Escaped Union Prisoners of War (2016), was a Choice Outstanding Academic Title, and The …

The Icarus Myth In Black Literary And Artistic Reception, Patrice Rankine

Lecture Series

No abstract provided.

Giving Day Gift Boosts Student Book Scholarship Fund, Bill Dabney

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A family foundation in Virginia has given $500,000 to provide stipends for textbooks and other learning materials to qualified University of Mississippi students.

Administrator Honored For Leading Student Voter Registration Effort, Jordan Karnbach

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss – The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge has honored William Teer, program director for the University of Mississippi's Center for Community Engagement, for leading efforts to promote civic education and voter participation.