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News for faculty and staffMarch 27, 2009FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESCurrent issue of Inside PurdueThe March 26 issue of Inside Purdue is available in pdf format here. RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTSChip can make sure safe food products aren't unduly discarded
A tiny chip developed at Purdue can detect harmful bacteria in food products more accurately and significantly quicker than more traditional tests. Arun Bhunia, professor of food science, found a way to use human cell receptors in biochips to detect the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium common in deli meats and some unpasteurized cheeses. Listeria monocytogenes can cause sickness and death in people with weakened immune systems. Bhunia's findings were reported this week in the early online version of the journal Analytical Chemistry. More Study shows how glaciers affected deer evolutionA 10-year study of mule and black-tailed deer has found unique subspecies created by the animals' responses to climate change thousands of years ago. Gene Rhodes, professor of forestry and natural resources, said DNA analysis of more than 1,700 deer throughout North America shows how the movement of glaciers segregated certain groups of deer and how that affected their genetic makeup. MoreGENERAL NEWSMilitary Family Research Institute at Purdue, 'Sesame Street' partner on projectThe Military Family Research Institute at Purdue is working with "Sesame Street" to evaluate a multimedia kit developed by the long-running educational children's TV show. The kit is designed to support military families with young children who have a parent who has experienced a combat-related physical or psychological injury. More Basketball Sweet 16 T-shirts for saleT-shirts proudly noting that both Purdue basketball teams reached the Sweet 16 regional round in the 2009 NCAA tournaments are now available at many outlets near the West Lafayette campus. MoreCALENDAR AND EVENTSEvents today, this weekendHere is a list of events happening March 27-29 at the West Lafayette campus. MoreWorkshop to focus on business opportunities, challenges in China and IndiaA Purdue workshop focusing on business opportunities and challenges in China and India is planned for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (March 28) at Discovery Park's Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship. MoreRacing technology on display April 23 at Motorsports on the MallRacing fans can get an up-close look at a variety of race cars during the second annual Motorsports on the Mall event April 23. MoreOpportunities in dairy industry to be featured at youth conferenceThe fifth annual Indiana Dairy Youth Conference will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 18 at Fair Oaks Farm in Fair Oaks, Ind. MoreBandana Project to bring attention to sexual assault in AprilFour Purdue organizations are involved in two April programs designed to create awareness about sexual violence against farmworker women in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. MoreArtist will rap 'Canterbury Tales' at PurdueHip-hop artist Baba Brinkman will present "The Rap Canterbury Tales" on April 13 at Purdue. MoreMemorial 5K event to raise funds for mental healthA 5-kilometer walk/run May 9 will promote and support mental health awareness in Tippecanoe County in memory of a Purdue staff member. More How to submit items to Purdue Today Problems? Purdue Today: (765) 494-9573; purduetoday@purdue.edu |
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