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OSU obesity research could lead to cell-based therapy

Dr. Xia Lei, assistant professor in the OSU Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, is studying white blood cells in fat tissue to determine how they regulate inflammation caused by serious health conditions like diabetes.
Illustration of fat cells
Two OSU students awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

Fri, Mar 31, 2023

Two Oklahoma State University students have been awarded the 2023 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, one of the most prestigious national honors recognizing outstanding students seeking research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyMcKnight ScholarsCollege of Arts and SciencesFerguson College of AgricultureDr. Lin LiuChemistryBarry Goldwater ScholarshipResearchDepartment of Plant and Soil SciencesNiblack Research ScholarsWentz Research ScholarsFreshman Research ScholarOffice of Scholar Development
OSU scientist uncovering the mystery of microbes in plant immunity

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Feng Feng, a molecular biologist with Oklahoma State University, is researching how microbes in the plant’s roots provide it with necessary nutrients while also hindering the plant’s immunity to infection.

Food Land and Natural ResourcesDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyResearchOSU Ag Research#OrangeIsTheAnswerOSU Agriculture
Researching Compassion

Thu, May 26, 2022

Yong Cheng’s work with undergraduate and graduate students defines a different kind of impact.

Magazine#OrangeIsTheAnswerScience and TechnologyDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyCowboy Journal
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