Washington State University researchers found significant differences in food security across U.S. ethnic groups, revealing important disparities that can help inform more equitable nutrition programs and public health policies. The findings highlight the need for targeted approaches to improve food access across diverse communities
Washington State University researchers found that cannabis product branding may continue to appeal to youth despite existing regulations. Published in the International Journal of Drug Policy, the study highlights how packaging design can influence young people’s perceptions and offers insights to help strengthen public health policies and youth marketing regulations.
Washington State University researchers are combining historical breeding records with modern genetic tools to develop improved cherry varieties. The work could help breeders produce cherries with better flavor, disease resistance, and resilience while preserving valuable genetic diversity.
Washington State University researcher Praveen Sekhar has received the Electrochemical Society’s Sensor Division Outstanding Achievement Award for pioneering sensor technologies with applications in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and advanced manufacturing. The recognition highlights WSU’s leadership in sensor innovation and engineering research.
Washington State University researchers found that a father’s health before conception may influence the long-term health of future children. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the findings highlight the important role paternal health plays in reproductive outcomes and early disease prevention.
Researchers from Washington State University’s Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, part of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences, are advancing the Long-Term Soil Health Experiment to better understand how soil management practices influence orchard productivity, soil health, and long-term sustainability. Conducted at the Sunrise Research Orchard, the research is helping tree fruit growers make science-based management decisions.
Washington State University is launching a new Master of Science in Viticulture and Enology at WSU Tri-Cities, providing students with advanced training in grape growing, winemaking, and wine research. The program expands educational opportunities while supporting workforce needs in Washington’s growing wine industry.
Washington State University researchers developed a new modeling approach that can help identify the animal origins of emerging viruses. The tool could improve disease surveillance, outbreak response, and efforts to prevent future zoonotic disease transmission by tracing viruses back to their source hosts.
A Washington State University student helped rediscover a rare apple variety thought to be lost while studying abroad in England. The finding highlights the value of preserving agricultural biodiversity and the role students can play in advancing horticultural research.
