053 - NatSci News Rewind November 2023 Transcript

You're listening to NatSci News Rewind a podcast that counts down the monthly news headlines in the world of NatSci. Let's take a look back at the news for November 2023.

Number 5:
Kicking off the news this month - Fungi's survival secrets
Researchers led by Tuo Wang, the inaugural Carl H. Brubaker Jr. Endowed Associate Professor at Michigan State University, have revealed how microorganisms known as halophilic fungi restructure their cell walls to survive in extremely salty conditions. The research, published in the journal Nature Communications, helps deepen our understanding of how life has adapted to our planet’s harshest environments. 

Number 4: 
Dvorak to step down from the KBS Director’s Advisory Board after decades of making a difference
As Dave Dvorak steps down from the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Director’s Advisory Board, his legacy of dedication, generosity, and passion for conservation illustrates the power and impact of individual commitment.

Number 3:
Coming in at number 3 - Getting to the root of visceral pain
Researchers led by Brian Gulbransen at Michigan State University have uncovered a reason that may explain why visceral pain is so common in conditions like irritable bowel syndrome. This understanding could inspire new and better ways to alleviate that pain.

Number 2: 
‘Seun’ Ogunwobi selected as fellow of two prestigious academies
MSU researcher Olorunseun “Seun” Ogunwobi has been selected as a Jefferson Science Fellow of that National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicines as well as a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine Specialties of Nigeria. These appointments recognize and elevate Ogunwobi’s groundbreaking work on the molecular mechanisms of progression of solid organ tumors and the understudied impact of cancer health disparities.
 
Number 1:  
And our top news story this month - Plants' secret to surviving shorter days
New research from Michigan State University, recently published in the journal Plant Physiology, could help breed plants that are more productive as days grow shorter. These findings could help to develop new crop varieties that can grow in a wider range of climates.

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