Research News for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
The Colorado River's Water Supply is Predictable Owing to Long-term Ocean Memory
A team of scientists at Utah State University has developed a new tool to forecast drought and water flow in the Colorado River several years in advance.
Examining Nutrition Education Programs for Refugees in the United States
Refugees face many changes in purchasing and preparing nutritious food for their families upon relocation. Nutrition education can be an important part of improving nutrition and health for refugees.
Study Identifies How Hantaviruses Infect Lung Cells
Hantaviruses cause severe and sometimes fatal respiratory infections, but how they infect lung cells has been a mystery. Deleting this receptor made lab animals highly resistant to infection.
Agreement Brings Together East and West
A recent visit to Utah State University by top administrators from National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) was an important step in solidifying efforts to create learning and research opportunities for faculty and students at both universities. Learn More....
Hemp Research Underway at Utah State University
Scientists at Utah State University are studying various growing practices to optimize the yield and quality of hemp for botanical medicines.