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Faculty and Staff

Research deepens understanding of gut bacteria’s connections to human health, disease

Microbiologists at Oregon State University have made an important advance in understanding the roles that gut bacteria play in human health.

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Microbiology

Microbiologist receives $1.94 million grant to study connection between autism, microbiome

OSU microbiologist Maude David is part of a $1.94 million grant to look for possible connections between the human microbiome and autism spectrum disorder.

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Climate and Oceans

Localized efforts to save coral reefs won’t be enough, new study suggests

A National Science Foundation study suggests that localized attempts to curb pollution won’t save coral reefs without a worldwide effort to reduce global warming.

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Students

The impact of Presidential Scholars after one year

Meet 2018 Presidential Scholars and science students Eli Nicholas and Jordyn Hamilton.

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Climate and Oceans

Discovery of parasitic arsenic cycle may offer glimpse of life in future, warmer oceans

A newly discovered parasitic cycle may offer a preview of what further ocean warming will bring.

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Faculty and Staff

Celebrating excellence: 2019 teaching and advising awards

Inspirational teachers and advisors honored at the Winter 2019 Teaching and Advising Awards in the College of Science.

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Microbiology

Scientists find tanner crabs feeding vigorously at methane seeps

Microbiologist Andrew Thurber's discovery is one of the first times a commercially harvested species has been seen using methane seeps as an energy source.

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Graduate students

Microbiology grad student’s board game teaches ocean ecology

Microbiology graduate student develops a board game designed to help students understand the microbial ecology of the oceans and movement of biomass.

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Microbiology

Sample of rescued dogs shows link between gut microbiome, aggressiveness

In a groundbreaking study, OSU microbiologists find a clear link between aggressive behavior and the microbes that live in the dogs’ guts.

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Microbiology

Noted microbiologist William Sandine dies at 90

Bill Sandine, emeritus professor of microbiology, was known for his formidable contributions to the science of fermentation.

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Alumni and Friends

Honoring the moments that changed a life

James Winton (Ph.D. ’81) remains grateful for how a single microbiology course changed his life.