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Research team boosts environmentally sustainable pest control via insect pheromones

September 8th, 2022

Lincoln, Neb. —A team of researchers including a University of Nebraska-Lincoln biochemist has developed a low-cost process to produce pheromones and enable the next generation of pest control. The findings facilitate environmentally friendly methods to protect food crops currently facing increased vulnerability to insect attack.

ORED selects next cohort for Research Leaders Program

September 2nd, 2022

Fifteen University of Nebraska–Lincoln faculty members have been selected to participate in the third cohort of the Office of Research and Economic Development’s Research Leaders Program. This initiative, aimed at identifying and developing the next generation of research leaders, is delivered in partnership with the Center for Executive and Professional Development in the College of Business.

NFHC Member- Dr. Hyun-Seob Song Spotlight Video

August 25th, 2022

We want you to get to know more about NFHC!  Stay tuned as we provide short videos of our PIs and students.  Get to know their lab, what they study, and how they complete their work.

Our faculty spotlight for August is Dr. Hyun-Seob Song!

Guha to continue studying inflammation, metabolic diseases

August 9th, 2022

Doctoral student Snigdha Guha made a home for herself in Lincoln while studying cardiovascular disease prevention.

Guha studies pure and isolated gamma glutamyl peptides derived from food as potential preventative measures for vascular inflammation. Vascular inflammation commonly leads to cardiovascular disease, the number one cause of death worldwide.

Med center 'stars' open new, premier IBD center

August 9th, 2022

Med center leaders, local philanthropists and guests gathered at the Lied Transplant Center Wednesday night to officially open the Frederick F. Paustian Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at the Nebraska Medical Center.

Team shows ecological principles at play in gut microbiome

August 8th, 2022

Welcome to Pocket Science: a glimpse at recent research from Husker scientists and engineers. For those who want to quickly learn the “What,” “So what” and “Now what” of Husker research.

Research shows oilseeds’ potential for bioproduct creation

August 3rd, 2022

Plant science is opening up promising opportunities to create environmentally friendly bioproducts — fuels, lubricants and other products that substitute for petroleum-based ones. Researchers with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources are exploring a range of innovative approaches.

IANR program expands undergrad opportunities for science, ag study

July 28th, 2022

What is a key way to build a stronger U.S. scientific community for the future? By expanding learning opportunities to a broad range of interested students now.

That goal is the foundation for a well-rounded science education program in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources this summer.

Expanding the range of foods that can improve health via the gut microbiome

July 26th, 2022

NFHC Member- Dr. Peter Mannon Spotlight Video

July 22nd, 2022

We want you to get to know more about NFHC!  Stay tuned as we provide short videos of our PIs and students.  Get to know their lab, what they study, and how they complete their work.

Our faculty spotlight for July is Dr. Peter Mannon!