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Fathers may influence their children’s health before they’re even conceived
A new WSU study demonstrates how a father’s diet, metabolism, and environmental exposures can influence the health of his future children.
WSU Board of Regents host retreat in Seattle June 11–12
Board members will gather in downtown Seattle June 11–12 for the governing body’s annual retreat.
WSU model could help track deadly viruses to their source
A new predictive model could help scientists more efficiently identify the reservoirs of emerging zoonotic viruses and dangerous pathogens like Ebola.
Can plastic farm mulch be effectively recycled? Cleanliness is key
A WSU study found that plastic mulch used on farms can be successfully recycled into durable new products, but only if soil and moisture contaminants are thoroughly removed first.
WSU researchers transfer nitrogen-harvesting genes into new strains of bacteria
WSU researchers have developed a genetic technique that transfers nitrogen-harvesting abilities into new strains of bacteria, a breakthrough that could someday help major crops like wheat and corn rely less on fertilizer.
Microsoft supports WSU Murrow Fellows/Report for Washington partnership to expand local news across Washington State
Funding will support additional reporting capacity in North Central Washington and future statewide journalism convenings
Unintended consequences: Graphic anti‑smoking ads may nudge people toward vaping
In the absence of similar warnings about e‑cigarettes, smokers may see them as a healthy alternative to smoking, according to new research.
WSU study offers realistic look at the future of sustainable aviation fuel
The United States could feasibly produce enough sustainable aviation fuel to meet roughly two‑thirds of its 2030 federal target, but getting there will require overcoming major hurdles, according to a new WSU‑led study.
WSU study finds high prevalence of hantavirus in some parts of Pacific Northwest
Nearly a third of rodents in the Palouse showed evidence of past infection with the Sin Nombre virus, which can be fatal in humans.
WSU Board of Regents host special meeting May 18
The public portions of the meeting, which is taking place virtually, will be livestreamed and recorded for subsequent viewing.
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