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A place for healthy, happy foals

August 10, 2020 Marcia Hill Gossard

“If you want to have the best horse, you want the best care,” Josh said. “We go to WSU’s veterinary college because that’s where we know we will get it; that’s why we do everything through WSU.” » More ...

No more pennies for this lucky duck

August 4, 2020 Marcia Hill Gossard

For ducks, pennies don’t bring much luck -- a one-cent coin could actually cost them their life. That was the case for Wazzu, an Indian Runner duck who showed up at Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital this spring struggling to walk, losing weight fast, and feeling ill. » More ...

Bracing for the next pandemic

July 30, 2020 Marcia Hill Gossard

Letko sitting in the lab looking at lab supplies.

Inside his laboratory at Washington State University, Michael Letko is determined to give the world a leg up on the next pandemic. » More ...

Study finds fatty acid that kills cancer cells

July 14, 2020 Marcia Hill Gossard

Jennifer Watts, associate professor in the School of Molecular Biosciences, and her research team discovered that a fatty acid called dihomogamma-linolenic acid, or DGLA, can kill human cancer cells. » More ...

Coming Together: 650 Masks and Counting

June 4, 2020 Marcia Hill Gossard

In their Oregon home, Liz and Frank Wallace have a well-orchestrated production line for making cloth masks. Frank draws around the template and cuts out the fabric. Liz does the sewing. Then Frank pulls out the pins and strings the elastic. “We are a production team,” says Liz. They started making masks for the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital after learning the hospital’s staff needed them to stay healthy while treating animal patients. » More ...

WSU researchers look to head off COVID-19’s deadly pneumonia

May 14, 2020 Marcia Hill Gossard

A discovery by a Washington State University researcher may hold the key to preventing the severe, deadly pneumonia seen with COVID-19. » More ...

WSU sophomore wins national Goldwater scholarship for junior, senior years

May 13, 2020 Marcia Hill Gossard

Washington State University genetics and cell biology major Sean Thompson has been awarded the prestigious national Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship available to those intending to pursue careers in math, the natural sciences, or engineering. » More ...

WSU professors create virtual lab on cell development

April 22, 2020 Marcia Hill Gossard

Hundreds of Biology 107 students have taken part in a virtual laboratory exercise developed by two WSU professors in collaboration with the Allen Institute for Cell Science. » More ...

WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital Also Needs Cloth Masks

April 14, 2020 Marcia Hill Gossard

Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital needs basic cloth masks to act as barriers and help conserve N95 masks and other personal protective equipment. » More ...

They call her Lucy Sunshine

March 11, 2020 Marcia Hill Gossard

Portrait of Tami and Lucy. Lucy is wearing a Cancer Survivor scarf.

When Tami first found out Lucy had nasal cancer, she said she couldn’t even think about it. But the doctors told her even though it is bad news, it is not the worst news because they could still treat her. They told her that Lucy has a lot of happy days ahead of her with treatment. » More ...