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