Farmers and Scientists Divided Over Climate Change
Crop producers and scientists hold deeply different views on climate change and its possible causes
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Novel Technique Yields Fast Results in Drug, Biomedical Testing
A new technique makes it possible to quickly detect the presence of drugs or to monitor certain medical conditions using only a single drop of blood or urine, representing a potential tool for clinicians and law enforcement.
Alumnus' Gift Propels Zucrow Labs Expansion at Purdue
A Purdue engineering alumnus and longtime university supporter hopes to inspire others with his gift to the School of Mechanical Engineering and the nation's largest university propulsion laboratory.
Purdue Reports Greatest Annual Increase in Research Funding
Purdue University is reporting its second-best year for external research funding and its largest annual dollar increase.
System 'Prints' Precise Drug Dosages Tailored for Patients
Researchers have created a prototype system that uses a mathematical model to predict - and a portable inkjet technology to produce - precise medication dosages tailored for specific patients, an advance in personalized medicine that could improve drug effectiveness and reduce adverse reactions.
Purdue Center for Global Food Security Awards 31 Research Grants on U.S. Student Projects
A Purdue University research center committed to helping the next generation strengthen international development and solve the global food insecurity problem is awarding $608,341 in grants to graduate students at 19 U.S. universities.
Purdue to be Part of Institute Aimed at Next-generation Manufacturing
Purdue University will be part of a digital manufacturing institute announced Tuesday (Feb. 25) by President Barack Obama.
Plants Use 'Unusual' Microbial-Like Pathway to Make Essential Amino Acid
Purdue University researchers have discovered a microbial-like pathway in plants that produces phenylalanine, an amino acid that is a vital component of proteins in all living organisms.
Project Aims to Mass-produce 'Nanopetals' for Sensors, Batteries
Researchers at Purdue University are developing a method to mass-produce a new type of nanomaterial for advanced sensors and batteries, with an eye toward manufacturing in the Midwest.
Device Speeds Concentration Step in Food-pathogen Detection
Researchers have developed a system that concentrates foodborne salmonella and other pathogens faster than conventional methods by using hollow thread-like fibers that filter out the cells, representing a potential new tool for speedier detection.