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Science Snapshot: How one insect beats the cost of evolving resistance to insecticides

A new study from CALS entomologist Xianchun Li explores how the brown planthoppper, the world's most destructive rice pest, evolves insecticide resistance
Meredith Awarded NSF Early Career Award

Laura Meredith has been awarded a National Science Foundation Early Career Award to unearth the role of belowground biology in biosphere-atmosphere volatile organic compound exchange and further support student research opportunities.
Science Snapshot: Countries Resistant to GMO Crops Face Market Isolation, Higher Food Prices

A new study suggests international regulation on genetically engineered crops impacts both sides of the global trade equation.
Why Climate Change is Driving Some to Skip Having Kids

A new study finds that overconsumption, overpopulation and uncertainty about the future are among the top concerns of those who say climate change is affecting their reproductive decision-making.
New Graduate Program Streamlines Training for Tomorrow's Registered Dietitians

Those hoping to begin a career as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist have an exciting opportunity to combine advanced coursework and experiential learning in a new graduate offering from the Department of Nutritional Sciences.

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Science Snapshot: How one insect beats the cost of evolving resistance to insecticides

A rice field damaged by brown planthoppers

A new study from CALS entomologist Xianchun Li explores how one agricultural pest evolves resistance to insecticides.

Meredith Awarded NSF Early CAREER Award

Laura Meredith has been awarded a National Science Foundation Early Career Award to unearth the role of belowground biology in biosphere-atmosphere volatile organic compound exchange and further support student research opportunities.