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Newswise: Behind the Research: A Deep Dive into a Gold Standard Study
Released: 11-Jul-2022 1:55 PM EDT
Behind the Research: A Deep Dive into a Gold Standard Study
South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University student wins American Society for Nutrition with the Graduate Student Research Award for “Effects of Lean Pork on Microbiota and Microbial-Metabolite Trimethylamine-N-Oxide: A Randomized Controlled Non-Inferiority Feeding Trial Based on Dietary Guidelines for Americans.”

Newswise: Karabon Named Wendell and Marlys Thompson Director of the School of Education, Counseling and Human Development
Released: 13-Jun-2022 9:55 AM EDT
Karabon Named Wendell and Marlys Thompson Director of the School of Education, Counseling and Human Development
South Dakota State University

Anne Karabon is the first recipient of the Wendell and Marlys Thompson Director of SDSU's School of Education, Counseling and Human Development.

Newswise: Kumar Named Dean of the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering
Released: 10-Jun-2022 9:55 AM EDT
Kumar Named Dean of the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering
South Dakota State University

Sanjeev Kumar has accepted the position of endowed dean of the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering. Kumar comes to SDSU from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, where he has served as a professor and director of the School of Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering.

Newswise: Developing solid-state lithium-ion batteries
Released: 2-Mar-2022 12:05 PM EST
Developing solid-state lithium-ion batteries
South Dakota State University

Four South Dakota State University faculty members will help improve battery technologies through the Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage, a new governor's research center.

Newswise: NSF study examines Alaskan children’s interactions with nature
Released: 18-Feb-2022 1:25 PM EST
NSF study examines Alaskan children’s interactions with nature
South Dakota State University

The experiences children have at a young age help form their identity and relationships with the natural world—and where they grow up impacts that environmental identity and sense of place.

Newswise: Varying cover crop mixture, seeding rates may improve outcomes
Released: 17-Feb-2022 2:45 PM EST
Varying cover crop mixture, seeding rates may improve outcomes
South Dakota State University

A precise approach to selecting and planting cover crops that considers variability within a field will produce better results for farmers.

Newswise: Gene mutations not random, but clustered
Released: 14-Feb-2022 1:45 PM EST
Gene mutations not random, but clustered
South Dakota State University

An international team of researchers found that the distribution of mutations is skewed toward areas of the genome that are less likely to cause harm and more likely to benefit the organism.

Newswise: Refining Career Path Through Undergraduate Research
Released: 9-Feb-2022 12:25 PM EST
Refining Career Path Through Undergraduate Research
South Dakota State University

Undergraduate research at South Dakota State and Mayo Clinic has helped a physic/biochemistry major refine his career pathway.

Newswise: Inhaling virus-laden droplets may increase COVID-19 severity
Released: 4-Feb-2022 10:05 AM EST
Inhaling virus-laden droplets may increase COVID-19 severity
South Dakota State University

The aspiration of virus-laden droplets from the upper airways into the lung may explain the brisk pace at which COVID-19 can spread to susceptible cells in the lower airway.

Newswise: Diversifying crop rotation improves soil, reduces fertilizer costs
Released: 31-Jan-2022 5:05 PM EST
Diversifying crop rotation improves soil, reduces fertilizer costs
South Dakota State University

Farmers who have used a three- or four-crop rotation system for more than 10 years are most likely to reap the benefits of improved soil health and higher yields.

Newswise: USDA program encourages Rosebud youth to pursue careers in agriculture
Released: 25-Jan-2022 11:35 AM EST
USDA program encourages Rosebud youth to pursue careers in agriculture
South Dakota State University

South Dakota State University researchers are partnering with Sicangu Community Development Corporation and the Rosebud Economic Development Corporation to increase enrollment in science courses and to encourage students to pursue careers in science and agriculture.

   
Newswise: Biomaterial may help repair, replace damaged corneas
Released: 19-Jan-2022 5:05 PM EST
Biomaterial may help repair, replace damaged corneas
South Dakota State University

A patented biomaterial developed by South Dakota State University associate professor Gudiseva Chandrasekher has the potential to repair corneal damage and to create corneal implants.

Newswise: Assessing diversity to Improve soil health, pollinator habitat through prairie restoration
Released: 6-Jan-2022 10:05 AM EST
Assessing diversity to Improve soil health, pollinator habitat through prairie restoration
South Dakota State University

A group of grassland scientists will assess how the biodiversity of restoration mixes, specifically species richness, genetic composition and relatedness, may impact soil health and pollinator habitat.

Newswise: Undergrad research on counterfeit drugs opens door to graduate work in analytical chemistry
Released: 4-Jan-2022 2:05 PM EST
Undergrad research on counterfeit drugs opens door to graduate work in analytical chemistry
South Dakota State University

A love for chemistry combined with an aptitude for machines led Princeton, Minnesota, native Kyle Burch to do undergraduate research on anticounterfeiting technologies at South Dakota State--nd then come back to pursue a PhD in chemistry.

Newswise: High-speed internet crucial to rural small businesses
Released: 13-Dec-2021 4:50 PM EST
High-speed internet crucial to rural small businesses
South Dakota State University

A survey in five small communities in eastern South Dakota showed 94% of business owners recognized how important high-speed internet is to their operations and to community growth.

Newswise: Rosemary compound may help postpartum dairy cows
Released: 1-Dec-2021 5:05 PM EST
Rosemary compound may help postpartum dairy cows
South Dakota State University

A natural antioxidant, anti-inflammatory compound found in rosemary plants can improve milk production and possibly help dairy cows weather the stressful post-calving period, according to a pilot study.

Released: 23-Nov-2021 5:05 PM EST
Compounds from soybeans may improve animal health
South Dakota State University

Antimicrobial compounds that soybean plants produce when threatened by insects, diseases and even drought may help animals stay healthy, thereby reducing the need for antibiotics.

Newswise: Curcumin formulation to reduce colon inflammation
Released: 4-Nov-2021 4:35 PM EDT
Curcumin formulation to reduce colon inflammation
South Dakota State University

A safe, localized treatment for chronic inflammation in the intestinal tract will move one step closer to helping patients reduce their risk of developing colon cancer.

Released: 28-Oct-2021 2:40 AM EDT
Intensively managing grazing can increase profits, improve environment
South Dakota State University

By intensively managing grazing, producers can make money converting marginally productive cropland back to grassland, while at the same time reducing agriculture’s impact on the environment.

   
Released: 13-Oct-2021 6:00 PM EDT
NIH grant helps unravel rare inflammatory genetic disorders
South Dakota State University

Understanding how fully functional LUBAC blocks the cell death pathway can help scientists learn how to treat patients with rare genetic mutations in LUBAC components that impair the enzyme pathway.

Newswise: Cancer uses sugar residue to evade immune cells
Released: 12-Oct-2021 12:25 PM EDT
Cancer uses sugar residue to evade immune cells
South Dakota State University

A team of South Dakota State University chemistry researchers uncovered how cancer cells utilize a simple sugar residue to disguise themselves from the immune system. What they learned will help scientists develop more effective cancer therapeutics.

Released: 4-Oct-2021 1:05 PM EDT
What motivates social media use during Jan. 6 event
South Dakota State University

Finding out what is motivating social media users during a breaking news event required quick action to get survey on the Jan. event out by Jan. 8.

Released: 27-Sep-2021 10:45 AM EDT
Validating Landsat surface products
South Dakota State University

Scientists working with Landsat satellites used an area in the Research Park at South Dakota State University to take measurements to ensure the accuracy of a new line of U.S. Geological Survey Landsat science products.

Newswise:Video Embedded lunar-water-delivery-idea-goes-to-phase-ii
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Released: 23-Sep-2021 12:25 PM EDT
Lunar water delivery idea goes to Phase II
South Dakota State University

A creative idea to fill canisters with melted ice water and then use a railgun to launch them 2 miles into a net has propelled SDSU's Space Trajectory to Phase II of a NASA design competition.

Newswise: Using plants as inspiration for designing flexible composite materials
Released: 13-Sep-2021 2:00 PM EDT
Using plants as inspiration for designing flexible composite materials
South Dakota State University

Assistant professor of mechanical engineering Anamika Prasad will use plants as an inspiration for designing and developing flexible composite materials through a NSF CAREER award.

Newswise: Developing multifunctional composite materials for aerospace applications
Released: 2-Sep-2021 5:55 PM EDT
Developing multifunctional composite materials for aerospace applications
South Dakota State University

The multifunctionality build into natural systems, such as shells and exoskeletons,may serve as inspiration for the development of new composites for aerospace applications.

Released: 30-Aug-2021 11:50 AM EDT
Science teachers learn how mRNA vaccines work
South Dakota State University

Science teachers learned techniques to study how cells work through a four-day synthetic biology workshop at South Dakota State University. Those lessons, including how mRNA vaccines work, aim to help the teachers get their students excited about cutting-edge science.

Released: 24-Aug-2021 12:25 PM EDT
Identifying counterfeit drugs
South Dakota State University

Two South Dakota State University researchers will develop methods to create a chemical profile that will help determine if a medication is authentic or not—and possibly even trace where the ingredients in illicit drugs come from—as part of the South Dakota Center for Understanding and Disrupting the Illicit Economy.

Released: 18-Aug-2021 12:15 PM EDT
Determining How Lithium Metal Improves Battery Performance
South Dakota State University

Understanding how a new material helps increase the stability as well as the storage capacity of lithium-ion batteries can help researchers develop high-performance energy storage devices

Released: 10-Aug-2021 1:00 PM EDT
Farmers Reap Rewards of Using Cover Crops
South Dakota State University

The longer farmers use cover crops, the more likely they are to see the benefits and to use the conservation practice on a higher percentage of their farmland, according to a survey of eastern South Dakota producers.

Released: 4-Aug-2021 8:40 AM EDT
COVID-19 Infection Rate Low Among Rural Health Care Workers
South Dakota State University

Antibody testing of health care workers in three rural counties in eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota showed 15% had antibodies to the novel coronavirus.

Released: 28-Jul-2021 6:10 PM EDT
Making Clear Biodegradable Film From Crop Residue
South Dakota State University

Making a transparent, biodegradable film from crop residue and native grasses can benefit farmers as well as the environment.

Released: 16-Jul-2021 12:55 PM EDT
Producing Wildflower Seeds, Improving Soil Health
South Dakota State University

Harvesting seeds from small plots of perennial wildflowers may not only provide producers with a new income source, but also improve soil health and thereby increase the sustainability of agricultural production.

Released: 14-Jul-2021 4:35 PM EDT
Finding New Uses for Approved Drugs
South Dakota State University

To treat cancer and other diseases, the Center for Drug, Disease and Delivery will develop new formulations and therapeutic targets for approved drugs.

Released: 1-Jul-2021 4:20 PM EDT
Computer Vision May Revolutionize Structural Inspection
South Dakota State University

Artificial intelligence software that scans and pinpoints cracks and other damages in support columns and other structural components may revolutionize how buildings and bridges are inspected.

Released: 9-Jun-2021 12:35 PM EDT
Stewart releases new book, 'The Poet and the Architect'
South Dakota State University

Blending poetry and architecture has become part of life for South Dakota Poet Laureate Christine Stewart—she combines these distinct creative processes in her new book, “The Poet and the Architect.”

Released: 3-Jun-2021 3:35 PM EDT
New method of synthesizing ketene acetals
South Dakota State University

Researchers developed a method of using peroxides to synthesis ketene acetals, which have pharmaceutical applications.

   
Released: 24-May-2021 5:20 PM EDT
Modeling dire wildfire circumstances can help save lives
South Dakota State University

The increasing size and number of wildfires can lead to situations in which emergency managers must simply minimize human casualties--simulating these dire situations can help them adjust plans when there is less time to evacuate.

Released: 19-May-2021 12:45 PM EDT
Using satellite images to protect national security
South Dakota State University

The South Dakota State University Image Processing Laboratory is helping intelligence agencies use remote-sensing satellite images to protect national security.

Released: 27-Apr-2021 11:15 AM EDT
New ice core data tracks climate-changing eruptions
South Dakota State University

An international team of scientists has analyzed chemicals in an ice core from West Antarctica to compile the most accurate chronology of volcanic eruptions during the last 11,000 years produced thus far.

Released: 20-Apr-2021 12:45 PM EDT
Evaluating integrity of highway base layer
South Dakota State University

Working with the S.D. DOT, researchers are evaluating a cost-effective method of determining quality of the base layer in the field.

Released: 16-Apr-2021 10:25 AM EDT
Hansen named dean of the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions
South Dakota State University

Dan Hansen has been chosen the dean of SDSU’s College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions after a national search.

Released: 15-Apr-2021 11:40 AM EDT
Merkt named Director of the South Dakota Art Museum
South Dakota State University

Donna Merkt has been named the director of the South Dakota Art Museum

Released: 25-Mar-2021 10:45 AM EDT
Sweet potatoes increase vitamin A, fiber in bread
South Dakota State University

Incorporating sweet potato puree into bread not only adds vitamin A, but also changes the starch composition by increasing the fiber content. That can be beneficial for diabetics.

   
Released: 23-Mar-2021 1:20 PM EDT
Aerosol modeling detects SARS-CoV-2 infectious dose, droplets
South Dakota State University

Fluid mechanics-based transport modeling in the human respiratory tract and research data were used to determine which droplet sizes are most like to reach the dominant infection site and the number of virus particles needed to trigger infection.

   
Released: 18-Mar-2021 11:25 AM EDT
Researchers evaluate material for NASA rocket engines
South Dakota State University

Two South Dakota State University professors are evaluating a printable copper alloy NASA is developing for combustion chambers of next-generation rocket engines used for space travel.

Released: 1-Mar-2021 5:15 PM EST
Increasing digestibility of soybean meal
South Dakota State University

Three microbes are used to break down antinutritional factors and increase digestibility of soybean meal, an important source of protein for animal feed.

Released: 17-Feb-2021 12:50 PM EST
So, what’s all the hubbub with the electric power grid?
South Dakota State University

Based on 20 years of power grid research, professor Sid Suryanarayanan describes balancing supply and demand on the power grid and Texas's unique situation.

Released: 11-Feb-2021 1:05 PM EST
Helping older adults exercise during pandemic
South Dakota State University

Students leading an exercise class for older adults put together take-home kits, including a DVD and tools, to keep them on track during the pandemic.

Released: 2-Feb-2021 1:00 PM EST
Restoring genetic diversity to isolated populations
South Dakota State University

Bringing in individuals from other populations can help maintain genetic diversity--and an isolated population's ability to reproduce and survive.



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