Washington State University veterinary researchers discovered that disease-causing bacteria hijack tick cell defense mechanisms to survive and spread, advancing understanding of tick-borne disease transmission and informing strategies to reduce risks to human and animal health.
WSU-led research analyzing BMI patterns in over 9,400 children revealed that 11% showed early, rapid weight gain linked to maternal factors like smoking and high pre-pregnancy BMI. These children reached extreme BMI levels by age 9. Using advanced modeling and national data, the study pinpoints 3.5 as a key age to identify obesity risk and suggests targeted prenatal and early childhood interventions to prevent long-term health issues.
Washington State University veterinary student Hanna Meyer has been awarded a prestigious summer fellowship during which she will attempt to use gene-editing techniques to make cattle resistant to a deadly […]
Here comes the sun — source of life, center of the solar system, big-time carcinogen. As summer returns, it’s worth remembering that these hot, bright days come with a dark […]
Thirty-six WSU students have received $56,000 in awards to support their undergraduate research.
A new report, co-authored by Washington State University conservation biologist Cheryl Schultz, provides a roadmap for recovering butterfly populations across the U.S. Released by the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, the […]
Two members of the WSU faculty have been honored by the Institue of Food Technologists (IFT), one of the largest societies for professionals in food science and related disciplines, for their dedication and contributions to the field.
StockSmart, a livestock grazing management tool developed by WSU and partners, supports sustainable grazing using AI and satellite data. The system recieved $100,000 from Microsoft’s “AI for Good” program to enhance its abilities.
WSU researchers and potato farmers connected to share their current research on potatoes at the Washington State University Potato Field Day.
WSU professor Ian Burke has dedicated his career to learning about weeds and the impact they have on agriculture. In recognition of his research, Burke has been awarded by The Western Society of Weed Sciences for Outstanding Weed Scientist.
A team of Washington State University researchers is exploring a critical question in the state’s legal system: Why are rates of incarceration rising in rural county jails, while dropping in […]
WSU Professor Anjan Bose has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Since Joining the WSU community, Professor Bose has created an incredible impact through his research and dedication to improving the reliability of the electric power system.
Researchers at WSU found that some bat viruses, closely related to the deadly MERS virus, may be just one mutation away from spreading to humans. They’re using AI tools to better understand how viruses evolve.
College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences Assistant Professor Peng He has received a $50,000 grant from Microsoft’s 2025 AI for Good initiative to develop an AI-powered tool that supports […]
Washington State University nursing researchers are examining how exposure to wildfire smoke affects newborn health, generating evidence to better understand respiratory and developmental risks and inform clinical guidance and public health responses for vulnerable populations.
Washington State University researchers successfully recreated ancient Egyptian blue pigments using modern scientific techniques, revealing how historical materials were produced and preserved, with implications for archaeology, cultural heritage conservation, and advanced materials research.
Washington State University’s Children’s Center achieved the highest possible state rating for early childhood education quality, demonstrating WSU’s commitment to excellence in child development programming and strengthening community education standards.
