Past News
Getting cancer drugs to the brain is difficult – but a new ‘road map’ might make it easier
November 12, 2019
Tiffany Lyle, assistant professor of veterinary anatomic pathology at Purdue University, led research that has provided the first comprehensive characterization of both the blood-brain and blood-tumor barriers in brain metastases of lung cancer, which will serve as a road map for treatment development.
Getting cancer drugs to the brain is difficult – but a new ‘road map’ might make it easier
Risky business: Frogs’ mating calls also attract predators
November 12, 2019
In the túngara frog — a tiny native of Middle, Central and South America — disease, predation and communication are intricately intertwined. Parasites are transmitted by frog-biting flies called midges, which find their way to frogs by “intercepting” their mating calls. Male frogs need to call to attract females, but in a catch-22, this also alerts predators of their whereabouts.
Professor Torbert's Orange Corn grits headed to Kennedy Space Center
November 11, 2019
On Nov. 8, grits made from Purdue University professor Torbert Rocheford’s variety of biofortified corn, more commonly known as orange corn due to its vibrant color, were featured at Taste of Space, an event at the Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, Florida. The event celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 12 moon landing and showcase cuisines from around the country.
Professor Torbert's Orange Corn grits headed to Kennedy Space Center
Beyond 'You are What You Eat'
November 7, 2019
Purdue researchers are pursuing a broad sweep of obesity-related studies across fields ranging from nutrition science and psychology to biology and food science. One key interdisciplinary thrust is to understand eating behaviors and their results.
Machine learning advances new tool to fight cybercrime in the cloud
November 5, 2019
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a cloud forensic model using machine learning to collect digital evidence related to illegal activities on cloud storage applications.
Machine learning advances new tool to fight cybercrime in the cloud
‘Listening’ to engine blades to stop failures, disasters
October 31, 2019
Purdue University researchers have developed a monitoring system to detect one of the most common causes of premature blade failure in gas turbine engines – rotor forced response vibration. (Image provided)
Your dog might be hiding its true colors
October 30, 2019
New research from Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine shows that some breeds of dogs have hidden coat colors – and in some cases, other traits – that have been lurking all along. Example: There are around 18 recognized breeds of dogs that have the genetic potential to be born without a tail – such as the popular Australian Shepherd (shown in photo). But the data shows that up to 48 of the breeds analyzed possess the tailless gene variant, usually at a very low frequency. (Photo provided)
Chameleon's tongue strike inspires fast-acting robots that catch live insects in the blink of an eye
October 29, 2019
Purdue University researchers were inspired by a chameleon’s tongue to create soft robots able to quickly catch a live flying beetle.
Chameleon's tongue strike inspires fast-acting robots that catch live insects in the blink of an eye
Purdue receives first USDA grant to study organic hemp production
October 29, 2019
Farmers interested in growing now-legal hemp have little information to guide them. With the help of a nearly $1 million U.S. Department of Agriculture grant, research from Purdue University scientists, led by Kevin Gibson, professor of botany and plant pathology, will answer questions related to organic production of the crop.
Purdue receives first USDA grant to study organic hemp production
Purdue scientist working to remove persistent chemicals from drinking water
October 25, 2019
Linda Lee, professor in the Department of Agronomy, believes the key to lowering PFAS levels in drinking water is to reduce their use on products and to capture or remediate them before they leave wastewater treatment plants.
Purdue scientist working to remove persistent chemicals from drinking water
