In recent years, microbiologists and healthcare professionals have been looking for ways to counter the rise of drug-resistant bacteria, including research into viruses called bacteriophages, also known as phages. During the 2025-26 academic year, students in Dr. Sharath Rongali’s biology class, at Missouri State-West Plains (MSU-WP), participated in the Howard Hughes … [Read more...] about MSU-WP biology students participate in virology research
For several years, scientists and physicians have warned about the growing threat of antibiotic resistance in treating bacterial illnesses and disease. Some students at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) are participating in a national research project to help combat that threat. The students are enrolled in the human genetics and general biology classes of Dr. … [Read more...] about MSU-WP students participating in national research project on antibiotic resistance
Assistant Professor of Biology BS Biochemistry, AVN College, India MS Biotechnology, Andhra University, India Ph.D. Baylor University, Waco, Texas Subject area(s): General Biology, Human Genetics and Non-Majors Biology What made you decide to specialize in Biology? I was fascinated by science from a very young age. I decided to follow my … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Dr. Sharath Rongoli
College and high school students in south-central Missouri have a new and powerful tool to use in their study of chemical compounds. Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains recently purchased a 90 MHz nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer with funds from a three-year, $242,790 grant from the National Science Foundation. It was installed Nov. 19 by an … [Read more...] about National Science Foundation grant funds purchase of NMR spectrometer