Making sense of a universe of corn genetics

A new study details the latest efforts to predict traits in corn based on genomics and data analytics. The data management technique could help to “turbo charge” the seemingly endless amount of genetic stocks contained in the world’s seed...
23-Nov-2020 2:55 PM EST Add to Favorites

Businesses turn to social networks to build relationships during pandemic

Networking with clients over dinner and drinks or out on the golf course is not an option for many companies during the pandemic. A new Iowa State University study illustrates how businesses can still maintain and build those relationships using...
18-Nov-2020 1:15 PM EST Add to Favorites

Study: Crop diversification can improve environmental outcomes without sacrificing yields

Diversifying agricultural systems beyond a narrow selection of crops leads to a range of ecosystem improvements while also maintaining or improving yields, according to a new study that analyzed thousands of previously conducted experiments....
10-Nov-2020 10:45 AM EST Add to Favorites

Engineers writing the script to restore wind-dominant power grids after blackouts

Iowa now generates more than 40% of its electricity from wind power. But wind-dominant electric grids aren't designed to meet a typical, step-by-step blackout recovery after storms. Iowa State's Hugo Villegas Pico will lead a team that will research...
5-Nov-2020 4:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

Iowa awards $2 million CARES Act grant to universities to study COVID-19 nanovaccine

The state of Iowa has designated $2 million in federal CARES Act funding to support university research and development of a nanovaccine to protect against COVID-19 infections. Researchers at Iowa State University and the University of Iowa will...
3-Nov-2020 3:30 PM EST Add to Favorites

Making health a central part of identity may improve mask compliance, other healthy behaviors

Thinking of health as an essential part of identity encourages healthier behaviors, including adherence to physical distancing and mask guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to newly published research. The results of the study also...
28-Oct-2020 2:30 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Diagnosing Parkinson’s disease with skin samples could lead to earlier detection

New research shows a simple skin test can accurately identify Parkinson’s disease, which could lead to earlier detection of the disease and better outcomes for patients. Currently, Parkinson’s disease is diagnosed by clinical signs and symptoms...
20-Oct-2020 12:00 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Personalized cancer outreach more effective

An Iowa State researcher helped develop a tool to personalize cancer outreach efforts. The research shows a more personalized approach improves the completion rate of recommended screenings for patients at high risk for liver cancer.
15-Oct-2020 9:50 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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