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A timely podcast recommendation for both scientists and non-scientists: This Week in Virology

Written by TPS Fellow Alex Turo

Times being what they are, it’s important to have not just the right information in front of you, but also to have it in a way you enjoy consuming. Enter…

In Memoriam: Dr. Tabita

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our esteemed colleague, Dr. Bob Tabita. He leaves behind a robust scientific legacy that will continue…

The science behind the COVID mRNA vaccines

Photo: The first vaccinations being administered at The Ohio State University on December 14th, 2020.

Earlier this month the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was approved in the EU and the US with…

Where the Columbia meets the Pacific

There is a peacefulness to enduring the screeching dune grass, observing the tumultuous waves, and being subject to the abuse of the sand. At the end of its journey with no additions to success or…

Don't underestimate the power of making friends

Networking, socializing, talking to people you don’t know – your social skills can come to play a much more important role in your career than you may think.  Perhaps you were caught up in…

Eat some soybeans!

The Fabaceae or Leguminosae family is one of the largest and most diverse families of flowering plants and consists of more than 700 genera and upwards of 19,500 species. Fabaceae is recognized…

We shouldn't rollback protections for our freshwater

My wife and I enjoy walking around OSU's Wetland Research Park which has some…

Cultivating Oyster Mushrooms and other Fungi in Gardens

Edible mushrooms are ubiquitous and, in many scenarios, relatively easy to cultivate following the initial effort. Many species consume a variety of substrates, including mulch and compost, which…

TPSGP welcomes Dr. Alex Lindsey

The Translational Plant Sciences Graduate Program is pleased to welcome Dr. Alex Lindsey into our interdisciplinary group of faculty. Dr. Lindsey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of…